Enrollment
284
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheridan Preparatory Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Sheridan Preparatory Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Albany, New York, enrolling 284 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.9% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 284 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 652 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #533, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.6% 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 Sheridan Preparatory 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 Sheridan Preparatory Academy compares
Sheridan Preparatory 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany City School District, which includes Sheridan Preparatory 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 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
- 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 (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sheridan Preparatory Academy a good school?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 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.
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