Kipp Tech Valley Charter School

321 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 840 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Tech Valley Charter School 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 840 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kipp Tech Valley Charter School's student population of 840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
840 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2006
School Motto
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more ju

School Rankings

Kipp Tech Valley Charter School 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 Kipp Tech Valley Charter School is 0.43, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3883 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
24%
52%
27%
49%
35-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
15%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
74%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

White
2%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.43

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
70.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Tech Valley Charter School's ranking?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School is ranked #3883 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kipp Tech Valley Charter School often compared to?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Albany Community Charter School, Henry Johnson Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Kipp Tech Valley Charter School?
840 students attend Kipp Tech Valley Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kipp Tech Valley Charter School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Tech Valley Charter School?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Tech Valley Charter School offer ?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kipp Tech Valley Charter School part of?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School is part of KIPP TECH Valley Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 840 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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