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Albany High features four smaller learning communities, or academies: Citizenship, Discovery, Innovation and Leadership. Each academy offers the same core courses in English, math, science and social studies, and electives are grouped in relation to each academy's unique theme. However, all students are able to choose electives outside of their academy, selecting from the full scope of Albany High's rich and diverse course offerings.
Albany High School offers 21 st -century career and technical education (CTE) programming that ranges from students taking single classes in an area of interest to students completing a career pathway.
All the academies offer the same core classes in English, math, science and social studies, and students generally take those courses in the academy to which they are assigned.
Also, students have the opportunity to take Albany High’s acclaimed Advanced Placement courses in all four academies. All students also may take courses from the International Baccalaureate program offered in Citizenship Academy.
Honors, Special Education classes and English as a New Language classes are available in every academy. While all students will be assigned to an academy, they also can take part in Abrookin Career and Technical Center programs.
Classes in physical education, band, orchestra, chorus, art and health include students from all academies.