Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12203

The 12203 zip code area in Albany, New York is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in the performance of these schools, with Westmere Elementary School standing out as a relatively high-performing school, while the other elementary schools and Albany High School struggle with low test scores, high dropout rates, and low graduation rates.

Westmere Elementary outperforms the state and Albany City School District averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, and spends $12,946 per student with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6. In contrast, Eagle Point Elementary and Pine Hills Elementary struggle with lower proficiency rates and higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, despite spending more per student ($16,434 and $16,763, respectively).

At the high school level, Albany High School has a 75.0% four-year graduation rate, which is below the state average, and a high dropout rate of 10.5%. The school's proficiency rates on Regents exams are generally lower than the state and district averages, with the exception of Algebra II. The diverse racial makeup of the schools in the 12203 zip code, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to the state averages, highlights the need to address potential equity issues and ensure that all students have access to quality education and resources.