Heatly School is a public Pre K-12 school located in Green Island, Albany County, New York, U.S.A., and is the only high school operated by the Green Island Union Free School District. The school is named after James Heatly, who was the Superintendent of Schools from 1880 to 1924.
Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Heatly School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heatly School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Heatly School's student population of 250 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Heatly School 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 Heatly School is 0.60, which is less 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
#3621 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
14%
16%
White
60%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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 Heatly School's ranking?
Heatly School is ranked #3621 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Heatly School often compared to?
Heatly Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls, Green Tech High Charter 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heatly School?
The graduation rate of Heatly School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Heatly School?
250 students attend Heatly School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Heatly School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heatly School?
Heatly School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Heatly School offer ?
Heatly School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heatly School part of?
Heatly School is part of Green Island Union Free School District.
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