Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12202


Summary:

The 12202 zip code of Albany, New York is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a complex picture of school performance in this area, with stark disparities in educational outcomes and resources across the institutions.

Among the standout schools, Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology emerges as the highest performer, with strong proficiency rates on state assessments that often exceed the state and Albany City School District averages. In contrast, KIPP Albany Community Charter School falls well below state and district norms on test scores. The data also highlights William S Hackett Middle School as a relatively stronger performer, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state on most state assessments.

Across the schools, there are significant disparities in key metrics such as graduation rates, dropout rates, and per-student spending, which range from $16,434 at Green Technical High Charter School to $64,089 at Thomas S O'Brien Academy. Additionally, the high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.44% to 92.06%, indicate concentrated poverty in the local community, which likely presents substantial challenges for these schools and their students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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