Albany High School

Albany High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 Washington Ave,  Albany, NY
Albany City School District
3.4
2.7
2,592 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Acting Principal - Ms. Dale Getto
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
219
Full Time Teachers
219
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
47.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
237:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.1%
Black
45.3%
Hispanic
21.2%
White
17.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.7%
Two or more races
4.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best Magnet HS in New York
#22 Most Diverse Public HS in New York
#94 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University at Albany, SUNY 314 Students
SUNY Hudson Valley Community College 171 Students
New York University 146 Students
Syracuse University 126 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 121 Students
Boston University 110 Students
Pace University 110 Students
Siena University 110 Students
Cornell University 91 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 89 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 121 Students
Psychology 116 Students
Nursing 109 Students
Biology 85 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Computer Science 55 Students
Environmental Science 43 Students
Engineering 37 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 246 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/30/2024
Albany High School excels in providing diverse educational opportunities for everyone, but safety there feels as if it is not always guaranteed. Therefore, I hope to see the school make changes to increase safety awareness among the students.
5.0 Senior
5/5/2024
Studying in Albany high school was great experience.Unlike my last school this school has a lot of students. All the teachers and stuff are friendly. Beside studying I also joined a lot of extracurricular activities which was fun.My bad experience was the food in the cafeteria was bad but still eatable.Overall my stay at Albany high school was great.
4.0 Senior
4/26/2024
Albany high school is a school just like any other school but I think it's better because of the cultural diversity, there's a lot of people with different cultural backgrounds and races. The staff and teachers here are also really understanding and helpful as long as you treat them with some level of respect
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 7 Reviews
5.0 teacher
7/20/2025
You will always hear about the “negative” experience- often times, these are keyboard heroes using a review section as a means to skirt responsibility or vent frustration of some kind. However, I’m a proud resident of the city of Albany. I’m a homeowner. I’m also an educator within the district, spe...
1.0 student
11/8/2023
worse school i been too and im a senior
5.0 parent
5/19/2023
In the years that I have lived in the area, I have seen great improvements to not only the campus, but the quality of education being provided. I have one child that is now in AP classes and excited to learn. Yes, the school is large, can be loud and rowdy, but it is generally a very positive place...
2.0 parent
1/15/2019
Not good. When you leave messages for the so-called principal, she doesn't return the call

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Albany High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Albany, NY and is served by the Albany City School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,592 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Albany High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $321,365. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roots Academy at West Hill, Tech Valley High School, Rensselaer Junior/Senior High 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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