Albany High School

Albany High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 8-12
29710 MULBERRY St,  Albany, LA
Livingston Parish Public Schools
3.5
3.2
599 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jill Prokop
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C
Teachers
C
College Prep
C-
Administration
D
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
520
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
13.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
6%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
540:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.4%
Female
44.6%
White
75.5%
Hispanic
12.5%
Black
10.5%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southeastern Louisiana University 183 Students
Louisiana State University 128 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 70 Students
Louisiana Tech University 60 Students
Nicholls State University 40 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 30 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 30 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 28 Students
Southern University & A&M College 24 Students
Tulane University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 42 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Biology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Business 14 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 8 Students
Graphic Design 8 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 47 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/30/2023
Growing up attending Albany High School has been one of the best years of my life. So many memories of amazing teachers and friends.
3.0 Senior
3/29/2022
I believe students could have a little more freedom and school spirit. They should offer more help to prepare their students for college.
4.0 Senior
12/23/2020
There are some good teachers and some bad. Some are focused on your education while others are not. I wish they would prepare us more for the ACT. They are more worried about our overall test scores. They are not worried about us learning the information we need to be prepared for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
1.0 student
12/9/2024
My senior year at Albany Highschool in louisiana has been inefficient to say the least. The administators have hired multiple teachers unqualified to teach subjects. For example, I have my dual enrollment statistics class where they hired a teacher who knew nothing about statistics and told us to us...
5.0 parent
5/10/2019
As a parent, I have been satisfied with Albany High. The students work hard, they support their school, extracurricular activities abound, and are encouraged and pushed by an equally supportive staff. #GeauxHornetNation!
5.0 other
12/28/2013
I graduated from AHS several years ago and believe it is a great institution of learning, if effort is put forth. Just like any other school, the teachers cannot force the students to learn, 50% of the responsibility for learning relies on the students eagerness to learn. I put forth effort, was pop...
2.0 parent
12/17/2013
I graduated from Albany about 9 years ago. Its a popularity contest. I was popular but Im grown now so I can see how horrible Albany was. Take my word on what im saying because im stating what I know for a fact. If a student is not into sports(cheerleading included) then they are on their own. Out o...

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Albany High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Albany, LA and is served by the Livingston Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 599 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Albany High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $258,408. Discover additional schools in the area, like Holden High School, Springfield High School, Albany Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Albany has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Albany High School.

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