Top Rankings
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 240 students in Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,805 Schools
# Students
240 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District, which is ranked #637 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#651 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)50.4%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
20%
31%
% Black
56%
15%
% White
9%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $18,629 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Spending
$5 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$18,629
$32,283
Best Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District manages 1 public schools serving 240 students.
What is the rank of Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District is ranked #637 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District?
56% of Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,629 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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