I currently attend AHS. the only thing there is to say about this school is that its wonderful, and no student here would rather be anywhere else. We have a very strict no tolerance policy and the teachers always make one on one time with students who need it. As an honors student, and a senior, I can
... Read more say that the experiences both academically and socially that i have had here have without a doubt prepared me for my future. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/14/09
Albany High school is an excellent institution. AHS curriculum is more than adequate in preparing a student to success at entering and graduating any college or university. However parent must be involved in the process. At times the staff is lacking in informing parents when a student is not performing
... Read more to their abilities. With a little addition effort the staff could become excellent communicators. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/08
Albany High is one of the greastest schools I have ever attended. Although I do not agree with the strict use of uniforms, the code of conduct and disciplinary action seems to be set with high expectations of myself and my peers. I believe this is because the staff knows the ability of the student body
... Read more to do better. I'm glad to be an Albany Hornet, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else than A-Town Read less
Posted by a student on 08/18/07
Although I've not had children in the Albany School system for several years now, I can say that my experiences with the teachers and principal was exceptional. I've never seen a school that cares so much about its student's success. If my child got into trouble or was having problems, I could count
... Read more on a phone call from one of the teachers to let me know what what happening. This allowed me to correct the problem before it got out of hand. I can also say that the band program is one of the best I've seen. I can say, without a doubt, that one of my children would not have graduated, had it not been for the extra effort that these teachers made. I recommend Albany to any person thinking of moving into the area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/27/06
Albany high school is a wonderful experience for anyone and everyone who goes there. The teachers and staff there are wonderful. The academic program could not be anymore expecting. If that makes any sense to some of you. Also there musical amazing. The sports! The type of exciment, thrills, and fun
... Read more you get out of going to the football, softball, baseball, and basketball games. It is so cool! Then the parent involvement is excellent. They are so supportive of everything there children do. Overall I think that Albany is one of the bast schools i've ever been to. If I could go any other school, i would still stay in ALbany! It is Great! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/24/05
I recently graduated from albany in '04.It gave me a wornderful learning experience. Most of the teachers are nice, kind , and respective. If you have a problem with something, they get one on one with you to help you get a better understanding of things. I can honestly say that i am proud to have graduated
... Read more at such a wonderful school and i will miss it very much! Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/26/04
i go to albany high school is wonderfull except the uniforms. they're really protected over us they watch us carefully being about our kidnapper and seral killar i love going there i wouldn't prefere anyother school
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* In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the Graduate Exit Examination for the 21st Century (GEE 21) to test grade 10 students in math and English language arts and grade 11 students in science and social studies. The GEE 21 is a high school graduation requirement. The GEE 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.
Student enrollment:
541
Students per teacher:
23
Full-time teachers:
24
Number of classrooms:
26
Vocational Education
Agriculture Education, Auto Mechanics, Food Nutrition, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed
Music
Band, Music
Computer Science
Computer Science
Fine Arts
Dance, Fine Arts
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Psychology
Science
Environmental Science
Special Education
Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Life Skills
English
Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Albany schools — Albany High School is located at 29701 Mulberry Street, Albany LA 70711. 29701 Mulberry Street is in the 70711 ZIP code in Albany, LA The school district for Albany High School is the Livingston Parish School District. Albany High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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