PHILIP J SCHUYLER ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
PHILIP J SCHUYLER ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ALBANY, NY with about 278 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, PHILIP J SCHUYLER ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy, located on Clinton Avenue in Albany, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the City School District of Albany. The academy is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its diverse student population. By focusing on foundational skills and literacy, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they progress through their educational journeys.
As part of the broader Albany City School District, the academy utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards while incorporating various enrichment programs designed to engage young learners. The school places a significant emphasis on building a strong school-home partnership, encouraging family involvement to help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and life at home. Through its commitment to achievement and community, Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy strives to provide an equitable and inclusive educational experience for all children in the neighborhood.
For more information, contact PHILIP J SCHUYLER ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY at (518) 475-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALBANY, NY 12206-2216
(518) 475-6700
http://www.albanyschools.org
PHILIP J SCHUYLER ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY is a public Title I school in ALBANY, NY with about 278 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 278
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 278 students
- Black or African American
- 54.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.6%
- Two or more races
- 14.4%
- White
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.