- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, NY
Albany School of Humanities
Federal NCES profile for Albany School of Humanities, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360246000026
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany School of Humanities earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 17
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany School of Humanities has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany School of Humanities ranks #3 of 17 schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
NCES ID 360246000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Albany School of Humanities shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 360246000026 · Albany, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 13:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High School (2,937 students)
Albany School of Humanities shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Albany School of Humanities in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany High Sc
Albany High School
2,937 students
- William S Hack 615
William S Hackett Middle School
615 students
- North Albany A 588
North Albany Academy Middle School
588 students
- Stephen and Ha 570
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School
570 students
- New Scotland E 451
New Scotland Elementary School
451 students
- This school 378
Albany School of Humanities
378 students
What this shows Albany School of Humanities reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany School of Humanities compares
Albany School of Humanities is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$28,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 19.6%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 9.8%
Largest group: African American at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Albany School of Humanities is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Albany City School District reports $28,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albany School of Humanities Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S Hackett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Albany Academy Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Scotland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany School of Humanities's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albany School of Humanities
How many students attend Albany School of Humanities?
Albany School of Humanities has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany School of Humanities?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany School of Humanities is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albany School of Humanities?
62.4% of students at Albany School of Humanities are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany School of Humanities?
The largest demographic group at Albany School of Humanities is African American at 39.2% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany School of Humanities?
Albany School of Humanities has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albany School of Humanities rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany School of Humanities ranks #3 of 17 schools in Albany, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany City School District?
Besides Albany School of Humanities, Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students), William S Hackett Middle School (615 students), and North Albany Academy Middle School (588 students). See the Albany City School District district page for the complete list.