Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls's student population of 303 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
64%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls often compared to?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girlsis often viewed alongside schools like Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls?
303 students attend Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls offer ?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls part of?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls is part of Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls School District.
In what neighborhood is Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls located?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls is located in the Central Avenue neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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