SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY
SHERIDAN PREPARATORY 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 380 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 28 teachers, SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY, located in Albany, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in prekindergarten through grade 5. As part of the City School District of Albany, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It places a strong focus on building a community-oriented culture where staff, families, and students collaborate to ensure every child has the tools necessary for success in their foundational years.
The academy is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning. By utilizing the resources of the Albany school district, Sheridan Prep integrates modern instructional practices designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and citizenship.
For more information, contact SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (518) 475-6850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALBANY, NY 12206-2920
(518) 475-6850
http://www.albanyschools.org
SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I school in ALBANY, NY with about 380 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:
- 380
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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 380 students
- Black or African American
- 54.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.6%
- Two or more races
- 9.2%
- White
- 8.4%
- Asian
- 6.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
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.