Serving 316 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls's student population of 316 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2511 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls's ranking?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls is ranked #2511 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls?
316 students attend Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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