Albany High School

About Albany High School

Albany High School is a public high school located in Albany, New York. It is part of the Albany City School District and is the only high school in the district. The school opened in 1868 and currently serves over 2,000 students in grades 9-12.
Albany High School offers a wide range of educational opportunities for its students. These include rigorous academic classes, a variety of extracurricular activities, and a wide range of sports teams. The school has a strong focus on college and career readiness, with a dedicated college and career center, and a wide range of college and career readiness programs.
The school has a strong commitment to the community, with a variety of community service projects and partnerships with local organizations. The school also has a strong focus on diversity, with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
Albany High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a quality education and a supportive and inclusive community. With its wide range of educational opportunities and commitment to the community, Albany High School is a great place to learn and grow.

Address:	603 Key Route Blvd. Albany, CA 94706
Phone:	(510) 558-2500
Site:	ahs.ausdk12.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,182 students

Overview Albany High School

Albany High School serves 1,182 students in grades 9-12.
Albany High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Albany High School

Albany High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Albany High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.