Serving 240 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys's student population of 240 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys 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 Boys is 0.63, 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
#2473 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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 Boys's ranking?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys is ranked #2473 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 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
240 students attend Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys 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?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys 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 Boys offer ?
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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