Albany Academy for Girls

Albany Academy for Girls is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls in Albany, New York, United States, enrolling students from preschool (age 3) to grade 12. Founded in 1814 by Ebenezer Foote as the Albany Female Academy, AAG is the oldest independent girls day school in the United States.[1] It is located on the corners of Hackett Boulevard and Academy Road, across the street from its brother school The Albany Academy.

The Albany Academy for Girls
Albany Female Academy building, c. 1901
Address
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140 Academy Rd

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12208

United States
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TypePrivate, College-prep, Day
Established1814; 210 years ago (1814)
Sister schoolThe Albany Academy for Boys
Head of schoolChristopher J. Lauricella
GradesP12
GenderGirls
Enrollment315
Average class size15 students
Student to teacher ratio10:1
Campus size22 acres (89,000 m2)
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Blue and Gold
Athletics10 interscholastic sports teams
Athletics conferenceNEPSAC
Team nameBears
AffiliationThe Albany Academies
NYSAIS
Websitewww.albanyacademies.org

In July 2007, the administrative teams of The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls merged into The Albany Academies. Both schools bring with them deeply treasured values of community, tradition and purpose to the newly formed institution known as The Albany Academies. However, The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls continue to grant their own diplomas.

Collaboration with The Albany Academy

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The Board of Trustees announced that The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls would merge into The Albany Academies in July 2007. Single-gender education will continue under the present form in Lower and Middle Schools, while Upper School students may continue to cross-register for coed classes and certain extracurricular activities.[citation needed] On July 1, 2009, the Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Douglas M. North AA'58, President of Alaska Pacific University, to the position of Head of School of The Albany Academies, effective July 2010.[2]

Accreditation and memberships

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The Albany Academies are accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools and recognized by the Regents of the State of New York.[citation needed] The Albany Academies are a member of the following associations: the College Board, the Cum Laude Society, the National Association of Independent Schools, the Educational Records Bureau, the Capital Region Independent Schools Association, the Association of Boys' Schools, the Secondary Schools Admission Test Board, and the New England Prep School Athletic Association.[citation needed]

Alumnae

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Notable alumnae include:

Faculty/administration

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In media

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  • In The Official Preppy Handbook, edited by Lisa Birnbach, an Albany Academy for Girls admissions pamphlet is pictured among others in a section titled "Preparing to Prep: Picking the School for You"
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References

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  1. ^ "AAG Facts and Figures". www.albanyacademyforgirls.org. Archived from the original on 19 December 2005. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  2. ^ [1] [permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Earle, Geoff (2015-01-07). "Youngest-ever congresswoman stands out on first day in office". New York Post. Retrieved 2016-01-14.

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