Kipp Tech Valley Charter School

321 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
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Bottom 50%
Serving 821 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 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 21:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 821 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 14% (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 821 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
821 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Kipp Tech Valley Charter School 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 Kipp Tech Valley Charter School is 0.33, 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)
#3947 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kipp Tech Valley Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kipp Tech Valley Charter School 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.
27%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kipp Tech Valley Charter School 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.
35-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kipp Tech Valley Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kipp Tech Valley Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
81%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kipp Tech Valley Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Kipp Tech Valley Charter School 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
77%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kipp Tech Valley Charter School 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
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kipp Tech Valley Charter School 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.
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 #3947 out of 4,377 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
821 students attend Kipp Tech Valley Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kipp Tech Valley Charter School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Tech Valley Charter School?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 821 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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