- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, NY
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology
Federal NCES profile for Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360246000031
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #9 of 17
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology ranks #9 of 17 schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
NCES ID 360246000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology grew from 250 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360246000031 · Albany, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 12.5:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High School (2,937 students)
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology grew from 250 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology 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 262
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology
262 students
What this shows Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology compares
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
13
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 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 34.0%
Asian 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
White 14.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Largest group: African American at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology 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 Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Scotland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology'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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology
How many students attend Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology?
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology?
74.0% of students at Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology?
The largest demographic group at Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology is African American at 34.0% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology?
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology ranks #9 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 Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology, 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.