Thomas S O'brien Academy Science & Technology

Lincoln Park, Albany, NY 12202 | (518) 462-7262

Grades: PK-5
Student Enrollment: 378

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4.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews

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School Description

School Summary and Highlights

Enrolls 378 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
Ranks 2155th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.

Additional Contact Information

Principal or Admin: Timothy Fowler

School Operational Details

Title I Eligible
All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Magnet School

School District Details

Albany City School District
Per-Pupil Spending: $20,847
Graduation Rate: 61.7%
Dropout Rate: 6.7%
Students Per Teacher: 12.0
Enrolled Students: 8,423

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty

Total Students Enrolled: 378
Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.0
Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.1

Students Gender Breakdown

Males: 210 (55.6%)
Females: 168 (44.4%)

Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown

Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 77 (20.4%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 285 (75.4%)
Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 362 (95.8%)

Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Thomas S O'brien Academy Science & Technology Student Race Distribution

	Number	Percent
American Indian	-	-
Black	241	63.8%
Asian	44	11.6%
Hispanic	38	10.1%
White	55	14.6%

Number of Students Per Grade

	Number	Percent
Pre-Kindergarten	36	9.5%
Kindergarten	51	13.5%
1st Grade	41	10.8%
2nd Grade	67	17.7%
3rd Grade	63	16.7%
4th Grade	68	18.0%
5th Grade	52	13.8%

Public Assistance (2010)

Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 71-80%

Attendance & Suspensions (2009)

Attendance Rate

School:

94.0%

District:

92.0%

State:

93.0%

Percent of Students Suspended

School:

12.0%

District:

16.0%

State:

5.0%

Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)

Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate: 3.0%

Percent of Teachers Out of Certification

School:

6.0%

District:

1.0%

Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification

School:

4.0%

District:

1.0%

Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers: 2.0%

Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)

Turnover Rate For All Teachers

School:

19.0%

District:

13.0%

Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)

Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.

School:

11.0%

District:

13.0%

Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 4.5

4.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews

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3 reviews for Thomas S O'brien Academy Science & Technology

Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on January 21, 2011
Rating: (4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
My school has been a student there since kindergrten now he is in his last year there, it is going to be so sad to see him leave a place that helped my learn to read, write ec.. He was delayed in a few areas but the teachers worked with me and each other and now my son his brnging home the best grades. I wish this school went up to the 12th grade I would keep him there. I HIGHLY recommend this school.

Reviewed by Community Member on March 19, 2010
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
The new leadership at the school has been excellent. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. Students are performing at a much higher level than other schools in the area. There are many programs: YMCA after-school program is right there after dismissal, students use the new playground in Lincoln Park for recess, just a few steps away, the school offers Ballroom Dance, Drama Club, Bird-Watching, NYS Museum Partnership, Smart Boards in the classroom, Scratch Computer Program, and a state-of-the-art, updated facility with updated computers in every classroom. There is a full-time Librarian, Music Teacher, Museum Coordinator, Science Lab. teacher, and Computer Lab teacher. The art program is excellent too. There are many services offered: psychologist, social workers, speech, occupational, Reading Recovery, Math, and English as a Second Language (ESL). It's a great place!

Reviewed by Former Student on November 24, 2009
Rating: (4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
I went to school here about 15 years ago. I enjoyed the learning incentive they had for children with IEPs and learning disabilities. They also taught team work and attributed to my love of books. I learned latin there which has helped me now. I loved TOAST and I would recommend it to anybody!

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