Albany High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Albany, New York 12203 · Albany City School District
#578 of 1,079 high schools in New York
#2727 of 16,910 nationally
About Albany High School
Albany High School is a public high school located in Albany, in the Albany City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,937 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 578th of 1,079 ranked high schools in New York. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,937.
There are 32 schools in Albany; Albany High School ranks 4th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)83%
- Reading proficiency (30%)94%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Albany High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 94%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Albany High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roots Academy at West Hill
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students · 662 m away
Pine Hills Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 670 m away
Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
316 students · 991 m away
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
240 students · 1.0 km away
Henry Johnson Charter School
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
346 students · 1.0 km away
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students · 1.4 km away
New Scotland Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 1.6 km away
William S Hackett Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students · 2.1 km away
Dual Language Program at Albany International Academy
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students · 2.1 km away
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
840 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,968 students
Schenectady High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,885 students
Longwood High School
Middle Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,993 students
Bayside High School
Bayside · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,004 students
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
Bayside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,866 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Albany High School a good school?
Albany High School has a Success Index (US) of 72.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #578 of 1,079 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Albany High School rank in New York?
Albany High School ranks #578 of 1,079 high schools in New York and #2727 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Albany High School?
Albany High School had 2,937 students in 2025.
Is Albany High School a elementary school or a high school?
Albany High School is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Albany High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Albany High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.