For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 34 students in 12211, NY.
Public high schools in zipcode 12211 have a diversity score of 0.31, which is less than the New York public high school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12211, NY Public High Schools (2025)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Cap Dist Juvenile Secure Detention
Alternative School
838 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept
Alternative School
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
12211, New York Public Schools (Closed)
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Location
Grades
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Albany Co. Sheriffs Dept Corr. Div. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
840 Albany-shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
Albany, NY 12211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public high schools are located in 12211, NY?
2 public high schools are located in 12211, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in 12211?
12211 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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