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Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys's student population of 246 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3179 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys 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 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
63%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys's ranking?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys is ranked #3179 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys often compared to?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boysis often viewed alongside schools like Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls, Kipp Albany Community Charter School 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 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys?
246 students attend Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys offer ?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys part of?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys is part of Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District.
In what neighborhood is Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys located?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys is located in the West Hill neighborhood of Albany, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in West Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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