Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls

Serving 303 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%). 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%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 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)
Total Students
303 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
25-29%
48%
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(14-15)
15-19%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
18%
29%
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Black
64%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
4%
41%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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