The Free School
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1969 by Mary Leue, the Albany Free School is the oldest inner-city independent alternative school in the United States. The school based on freedom and democratic principles that was equally, if not more accessible to children of the poor. We are a community far more than a school providing a safe, nurturing, open space where kids ages three through fourteen learn....
School Overview:
The Free School |
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| School Type | Alternative School | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Albany County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 54 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 29% | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 15 students | ||
| Kind - 5 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 4 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1969 by Mary Leue, the Albany Free School is the oldest inner-city independent alternative school in the United States. The school based on freedom and democratic principles that was equally, if not more accessible to children of the poor. We are a community far more than a school providing a safe, nurturing, open space where kids ages three through fourteen learn.
- Profile last updated: 01/23/2007
In the News:
- A picture of summer in South End kids' art (Albany Times Union)
posted on August 16, 2009 at 04:30:53 am
Using digital cameras, children show their creative talents in free program
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (12202) | School Zip (12202) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 10,021 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 24% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 31 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $21,250 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.6 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 24% / 76% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St. Casimir Regional School - 111 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- St James Institute School - 127 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Ss Joseph And John School - 131 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- St. Matthew Lutheran School - 70 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- St. Teresa Of Avila School - 183 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
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