Enrollment
262
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Albany, New York, enrolling 262 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 262 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.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #176.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% 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 Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology.
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 Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology compares
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany City School District, which includes Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology.
$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 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
- 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 (~262 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology a good school?
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. 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 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.
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