Albany City School District

The Albany City School District is located in Albany, NY and includes 15 schools that serve 8,924 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Albany City School District spends $18,678 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Albany City School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Albany City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Albany City School District, 24% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Albany City School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.