Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology's student population of 263 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3467 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
41%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology's ranking?
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology is ranked #3467 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology often compared to?
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Magnet School, Albany School Of Humanities, Delaware Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology?
263 students attend Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology?
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology offer ?
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology part of?
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology is part of Albany City School District.
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