Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Albany School Of Humanities ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Albany School Of Humanities ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Albany School Of Humanities's student population of 356 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
Albany School Of Humanities ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albany School Of Humanities is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2616 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
46%
16%
White
16%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Albany School Of Humanities is ranked #2616 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Albany School Of Humanities often compared to?
Albany School Of Humanitiesis often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Albany School Of Humanities?
356 students attend Albany School Of Humanities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Albany School Of Humanities students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albany School Of Humanities?
Albany School Of Humanities has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Albany School Of Humanities offer ?
Albany School Of Humanities offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Albany School Of Humanities part of?
Albany School Of Humanities is part of Albany City School District.
In what neighborhood is Albany School Of Humanities located?
Albany School Of Humanities is located in the Delaware Avenue neighborhood of Albany, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Delaware Avenue.
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