The Albany Academy
School Notes Overview:
The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls share a nearly 200-year-old tradition of single-gender, independent education. Both schools retain their own identities, traditions, programs and administrations while sharing a set of values and sense of purpose. A spirit of collaboration flourishes at the Academies. The Albany Academy strives to create an environment rich in possibilities that encourages and inspires each student to attain the level of mastery of which he is capable, and to develop those personal qualities and talents that make him a unique individual, a leader and a contributing member of society. Albany Academy for Girls seeks to engage each student in academics, the arts and athletics through a rigorous program that challenges students to become creative and independent thinkers and fosters responsible citizenship and lifelong learning....
School Overview:
The Albany Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Albany County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 375 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 19% | 22% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 28 students | ||
| Kind - 18 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 56 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 38 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 168 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls share a nearly 200-year-old tradition of single-gender, independent education. Both schools retain their own identities, traditions, programs and administrations while sharing a set of values and sense of purpose. A spirit of collaboration flourishes at the Academies. The Albany Academy strives to create an environment rich in possibilities that encourages and inspires each student to attain the level of mastery of which he is capable, and to develop those personal qualities and talents that make him a unique individual, a leader and a contributing member of society. Albany Academy for Girls seeks to engage each student in academics, the arts and athletics through a rigorous program that challenges students to become creative and independent thinkers and fosters responsible citizenship and lifelong learning.
- Profile last updated: 02/05/2007
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (12208) | School Zip (12208) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 21,307 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 54% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.1 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $39,246 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 66 years old | 58 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (12208) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 47% / 53% | 41% / 59% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Albany Academy For Girls - 335 students - view location
- Parsons Child & Family Center - 157 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Maimonides Hebrew Day School - 70 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Kevin G Langan School - 117 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Doane Stuart School - 266 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
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