Albany High School vs Sheridan Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany High School
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,937 students
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Albany High School Albany, New York | Sheridan Preparatory Academy Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 1,079 | #2530 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2727 of 16,910 | #48879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,937 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 2,937 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 12% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albany High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 12.0).
- •Albany High School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 12%).
- •Albany High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 12%).
- •Albany High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 85.2%).
- •Albany High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.7).
- •Albany High School is the larger school with 2,937 students compared with 284.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany High School better than Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Albany High School ranks higher (72.3 vs 12.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albany High School and Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany High School: 2,937. Sheridan Preparatory Academy: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany High School and Sheridan Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Albany High School is 578th of 1,079 and Sheridan Preparatory Academy is 2530th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).