How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Albany City School District | South Colonie Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Albany, New York | Albany, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 8,146 | 4,914 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 13.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Albany City School District | South Colonie Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,051 | $22,604 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.3% | 11.9% |
| State Revenue | 40.9% | 27.8% |
| Local Revenue | 39.7% | 60.3% |
Albany City School District
Federal State Local
South Colonie Central School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Albany City School District | South Colonie Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.0% | 56.7% |
| African American | 39.1% | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% | 10.8% |
| Asian | 13.1% | 14.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 7.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.4% | 39.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Albany City School District | South Colonie Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 263.8:1 | 471.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.7% | 21.9% |
School Types
Albany City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 15
South Colonie Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.