Very Good
#134 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 13% of private schools
Academy of the Holy Names
High School · Albany, NY
A private high school in Albany, NY serving grades 6th – 12th.
1075 NEW SCOTLAND RD, Albany, NY 12208
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Academy of the Holy Names sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,693/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,505
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$1,291/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maimonides Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Albany AcademiesPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Neil Hellman School/northern Rivers Family ServicePrivate · tuition | 8.4 | 3–12 | 2.6 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| La Salle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 57 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Academy of the Holy Names is listed in Albany, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Academy of the Holy Names
Academy of the Holy Names is a private high school in Albany, NY, serving approximately 196 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of the Holy Names
What grades does Academy of the Holy Names serve?
Academy of the Holy Names serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of the Holy Names?
Academy of the Holy Names has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Holy Names?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Holy Names is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Academy of the Holy Names rank in NY?
Academy of the Holy Names ranks #134 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Academy of the Holy Names's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of the Holy Names has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Academy of the Holy Names a private school?
Yes, Academy of the Holy Names is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Academy of the Holy Names a religious school?
Academy of the Holy Names has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Albany County
- Phone
- (518) 438-7895
- Area population (ZIP 12208)
- 23,936
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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