- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, NY
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360246005593
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Preparatory Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #14 of 17
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Preparatory Academy ranks #14 of 17 schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
NCES ID 360246005593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Sheridan Preparatory Academy shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 360246005593 · Albany, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 14.2:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High School (2,937 students)
Sheridan Preparatory Academy shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Preparatory 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 284
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
284 students
What this shows Sheridan Preparatory Academy reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan Preparatory Academy compares
Sheridan Preparatory Academy 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.6%
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
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 8.5%
White 7.0%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Sheridan Preparatory 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 Sheridan Preparatory 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan Preparatory 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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Preparatory Academy is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
89.9% of students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Preparatory Academy is African American at 51.1% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Sheridan Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Preparatory Academy ranks #14 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 Sheridan Preparatory 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.