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Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy

54 Sand Creek Road, Albany, NY, 12205-0122 -

School Notes Overview:

Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy of the Capital District is affiliated with the Solomon Schechter Day School Association. We welcome children and families from a wide variety of Jewish backgrounds representing different degrees of religious observance, involvement and affiliation. Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy is committed to the highest academic standards in both Judaic and General Studies. We strive to promote a love of learning and to respond to the individual needs of students within a nurturing and respectful environment immersed in Jewish values. We are committed to preparing our students for the emerging educational challenges of the 21st century. Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy seeks to instill a strong sense of pride in Judaism and to ensure that our students develop tools for full participation in all aspects of Jewish life. This includes religious observance, a lifetime of Jewish learning, commitment to Jewish communal life, a connection to Israel and worldwide Jewry and continued spiritual and ethical growth. Our curriculum extends beyond our school to involve home, family and community. ...

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School Overview:

	Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy
School Membership(s)	Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Albany County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	158 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	3%	36%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 12 students
	Grade 1 - 12 students
	Grade 2 - 29 students
	Grade 3 - 19 students
	Grade 4 - 13 students
	Grade 5 - 23 students
	Grade 6 - 16 students
	Grade 7 - 14 students
	Grade 8 - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	18 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	173 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy of the Capital District is affiliated with the Solomon Schechter Day School Association. We welcome children and families from a wide variety of Jewish backgrounds representing different degrees of religious observance, involvement and affiliation. Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy is committed to the highest academic standards in both Judaic and General Studies. We strive to promote a love of learning and to respond to the individual needs of students within a nurturing and respectful environment immersed in Jewish values. We are committed to preparing our students for the emerging educational challenges of the 21st century. Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy seeks to instill a strong sense of pride in Judaism and to ensure that our students develop tools for full participation in all aspects of Jewish life. This includes religious observance, a lifetime of Jewish learning, commitment to Jewish communal life, a connection to Israel and worldwide Jewry and continued spiritual and ethical growth. Our curriculum extends beyond our school to involve home, family and community.
Profile last updated: 02/18/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (12205)	School Zip (12205)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	26,337 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	34%	32%
Population Average Age	41 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$47,473	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	47 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	73% / 27%	41% / 59%