Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Tel:
(518) 694-4100
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls serves 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls's student population of 338 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 25-29% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 15-19% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 27% |
| Black | 70% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls is Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Albany Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys Charter School Grades: K-5 | 319 students
0.1 miles
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200 0.1 K-5 319 - Albany Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 56 students
0.2 miles
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044 0.2 7-12 56 - Albany Sheridan Preparatory Academy Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 380 students10
0.3 miles
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850 0.3 PK-5 380 - Albany Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 278 students10
0.4 miles
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700 0.4 PK-5 278 - Albany Albany High School Math: 81% | Reading: 92%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,624 students10
0.6 miles
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200 0.6 9-12 2,624
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