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School Overview

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Overall
A-
Matriculation A
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B+
Community A-
Reviews B+
The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls share a nearly 200-year-old tradition of single-gender, independent education. Both schools retain their own identities, traditions, programs and administrations while sharing a set of values and sense of purpose. A spirit of collaboration flourishes at the Academies. The Albany Academy strives to create an environment rich in possibilities that encourages and inspires each student to attain the level of mastery of which he is capable, and to develop those personal qualities and talents that make him a unique individual, a leader and a contributing member of society. Albany Academy for Girls seeks to engage each student in academics, the arts and athletics through a rigorous program that challenges students to become creative and independent thinkers and fosters responsible citizenship and lifelong learning.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$43400
Enrollment
694
International Students
4%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Endowment
$18 millions
AP
26
Average SAT Score
1158
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
14

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2020-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#3 Stanford University 1
#3 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#10 Duke University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Vanderbilt University 1

AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
190
Number of tests taken
412
76%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(26)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
European History
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Comparative Government and Politics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Human Geography
Music Theory
French Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Psychology
English Language and Composition
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Sports

(11)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(19)
Academy Road (co-ed)
Art Club (co-ed)
Certamen Club
Chess Club
Environmental Club
Fishing Club
Academy Road (co-ed)
Art Club (co-ed)
Certamen Club
Chess Club
Environmental Club
Fishing Club
International Club
Investment Club (AA)
Math and Science Tutors
Meditation Club
Model UN
Neuroscience
Robotics Team (co-ed)
Science Bowl 
Ski Club
Speech and Debate Team
Student Ambassadors
Student Political Forum
Young American's Foundation
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Arts

(6)
Chamber Choir
Chorus
Ceramics
Filmmaking
Photography
Studio Art

Contact Info

https://www.albanyacademies.org/page
135 Academy Road, Albany, NY 12208
518-429-2300
admissions@albanyacademies.org
New York

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Urban
IB: No
Year Founded: 1813
Campus Size: 25 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Interview: Skype
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Frequently Ask Questions about Albany Academies

Tell me a bit about Albany Academies.
Albany Academies is Co-ed private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1813 , and currently has about 694 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.albanyacademies.org/page.
Does Albany Academies have rigorous academic requirements?
Albany Academies is offering 26 AP courses.

Albany Academies also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Albany Academies students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 11.59% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 12.27% go to top 25, and about 3.18% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Albany Academies?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Albany Academies’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Albany Academies’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Albany Academies in 2024 is $43,400 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@albanyacademies.org .
Where is Albany Academies located?
Albany Academies is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Albany Academies on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Albany Academies is among the most popular schools, within top 387 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Albany Academies has been favorited by 36 users.
How to start with an application with Albany Academies?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Albany Academies. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Albany Academies’s official site: https://www.albanyacademies.org/page or call them at 518-429-2300.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Albany Academies?
Yes, here are few: Albany Academy For Girls, Bishop Maginn High School and Maimonides Hebrew Day School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Albany Academies?
The overall rating for Albany Academies is A-.

The section ratings of Albany Academies are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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