Albany City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,965 students in Albany City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Albany City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Albany City School District, which is ranked #929 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
# American Indian Students
25 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
890 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
11%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,664 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
29%
# Black Students
3,378 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
43%
16%
# White Students
1,416 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
18%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
570 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
592
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
577
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
552
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
588
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
546
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
588
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
566
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
557
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
595
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
755
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
662
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
583
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
614
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
135
36,056
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,205 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,213 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Albany City School District?
Albany City School District manages 16 public schools serving 7,965 students.
What is the rank of Albany City School District?
Albany City School District is ranked #929 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albany City School District?
43% of Albany City School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albany City School District?
Albany City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Albany City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,213 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 16 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,965 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
