Serving 326 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (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 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls 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 Girls is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2972 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
66%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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 #2972 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 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
326 students attend Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 3% 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 14:1, which is higher than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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