- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+16.4%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 360246005592 · Albany, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 15.7:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High School (2,937 students)
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+16.4%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy 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 283
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
283 students
What this shows Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy compares
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), up 47.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.