Enrollment
283
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, NY
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Federal NCES profile for Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360246005592
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #16 of 17
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy ranks #16 of 17 schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
NCES ID 360246005592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Albany, New York, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 33% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 283 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 688 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #614, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students) and William S Hackett Middle School (615 students) alongside Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy compares
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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 + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 19.5%
Two or More 9.6%
White 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany City School District, which includes Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy.
$25,661
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 40.9%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S Hackett Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Albany Academy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Scotland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~283 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
How many students attend Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy?
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy?
86.8% of students at Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy?
The largest demographic group at Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is African American at 43.3% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy?
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy ranks #16 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.
Is Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy a good school?
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Albany City School District?
Besides Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy, 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.
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