Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

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Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys ranks 1345 th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys is an elementary school in Albany, New York, serving 246 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This public charter school has a diverse student population, with the majority being African American (62.6%) and Hispanic (19.11%) students.

Academically, Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys has shown mixed performance compared to the state and nearby schools. While the school's 4th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was higher than the state average, its 3rd-grade ELA proficiency was significantly lower. The school's African American and Hispanic students generally perform better than their peers at other schools, but the performance of male students and students with special needs is relatively lower. Interestingly, the school's per-student spending of $16,916 is significantly higher than the spending at nearby public schools, such as Delaware Community School ($12,205) and Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy ($13,919).

Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys stands out in its racial diversity, with a student population that is predominantly African American and Hispanic, which is significantly different from the racial makeup of the nearby public schools. The school's performance on state assessments has fluctuated over the years, and it is worth noting that the nearby Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls has generally outperformed the boys' school, particularly in math. Additionally, the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys suggests that the school may be serving a population with unique challenges and needs that could impact academic achievement.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206-2710

(518) 694-8200

District: Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

SchoolDigger Rank:
1345^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,916

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 246

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.6%

Hispanic:

19.1%

Two or more races:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys ranks worse than 55.1% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.6%), Hispanic (19.1%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys is $16,916.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys:

SchoolDigger ranks Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys 1345^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys:

SchoolDigger ranks Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys 562^nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

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Rank History for all students at Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	42.73	1524^th	2206	30.9%
2007	54.47	1239^th	2219	44.2%
2008	58.07	1154^th	2227	48.2%
2009	63.33	983^rd	2257	56.4%
2010	74.79	530^th	2263	76.6%
2011	78.17	438^th	2286	80.8%
2012	71.55	665^th	2320	71.3%
2013	42.22	1347^th	2325	42.1%
2014	64.91	771^st	2345	67.1%
2015	55.94	1008^th	2352	57.1%
2016	58.10	955^th	2366	59.6%
2017	32.47	1650^th	2386	30.8%
2018	46.93	1284^th	2395	46.4%
2019	53.29	1084^th	2413	55.1%
2021	32.72	1538^th	2201	30.1%
2022	34.89	1622^nd	2434	33.4%
2023	43.61	1345^th	2439	44.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	13.06	1939^th	1941	0.1%
2022	24.55	1771^st	2031	12.8%
2023	33.12	1337^th	2016	33.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.12	917^th	2045	55.2%
2021	23.87	1420^th	1678	15.4%
2022	40.61	1204^th	2099	42.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.86	1173^rd	2340	49.9%
2019	55.43	997^th	2358	57.7%
2021	31.73	1413^th	1961	27.9%
2022	37.27	1526^th	2400	36.4%
2023	44.72	1293^rd	2400	46.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	65.40	250^th	948	73.6%
2019	72.28	193^rd	891	78.3%
2021	54.94	154^th	427	63.9%
2022	52.33	393^rd	936	58.0%
2023	58.55	308^th	857	64.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	53.13	595^th	1392	57.3%
2019	61.02	409^th	1315	68.9%
2021	42.67	458^th	818	44.0%
2022	49.17	695^th	1503	53.8%
2023	54.71	559^th	1429	60.9%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	1	38	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	43
2003	1	38	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	43
2004	1	61	0	9	n/a	n/a	0	71
2006	3	105	0	13	n/a	n/a	0	121
2007	3	115	0	15	n/a	n/a	8	141
2008	2	163	1	12	n/a	n/a	0	178
2009	4	186	7	20	n/a	n/a	0	217
2010	5	202	0	27	n/a	n/a	0	234
2011	6	212	3	22	0	12	0	255
2012	0	269	0	5	0	0	0	274
2013	3	250	0	20	0	0	0	273
2014	0	246	0	28	0	0	0	274
2015	4	240	4	39	0	1	0	288
2016	8	240	4	36	0	1	0	289
2017	7	248	2	47	4	3	0	311
2018	7	234	2	56	5	15	0	319
2019	13	215	9	60	6	20	0	323
2020	16	193	11	56	6	23	0	305
2021	13	160	16	47	5	17	0	258
2022	11	166	10	58	3	16	0	264
2023	14	154	10	47	0	21	0	246

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	43	n/a	n/a	93
2003	43	n/a	n/a	93
2004	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	121	9.0	13.4	97.5
2007	141	10.0	14.1	103.8
2008	178	13.3	13.4	87.6
2009	217	15.8	13.7	96.8
2010	234	18.8	12.3	95.7
2011	255	16.9	15.0	88.2
2012	274	17.8	15.3	91.2
2013	273	22.0	12.4	89
2014	274	24.0	11.4	65.3
2015	288	23.0	12.5	100
2016	289	21.0	13.7	n/a
2017	311	22.8	13.6	93.9
2018	319	25.0	12.7	93.4
2019	323	24.9	12.9	90.7
2020	305	26.0	11.7	86.6
2021	258	20.0	12.9	87.6
2022	264	23.0	11.4	95.5
2023	246	n/a	n/a	92.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	43	n/a	n/a	93
2003	43	n/a	n/a	93
2004	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	121	9.0	13.4	97.5
2007	141	10.0	14.1	103.8
2008	178	13.3	13.4	87.6
2009	217	15.8	13.7	96.8
2010	234	18.8	12.3	95.7
2011	255	16.9	15.0	88.2
2012	274	17.8	15.3	91.2
2013	273	22.0	12.4	89
2014	274	24.0	11.4	65.3
2015	288	23.0	12.5	100
2016	289	21.0	13.7	n/a
2017	311	22.8	13.6	93.9
2018	319	25.0	12.7	93.4
2019	323	24.9	12.9	90.7
2020	305	26.0	11.7	86.6
2021	258	20.0	12.9	87.6
2022	264	23.0	11.4	95.5
2023	246	n/a	n/a	92.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$539 (3.6%)	$14,339 (96.4%)	$14,877
2020	$629 (5.0%)	$11,918 (95.0%)	$12,548
2021	$2,975 (20.5%)	$11,516 (79.5%)	$14,490
2022	$2,690 (17.4%)	$12,796 (82.6%)	$15,486
2023	$2,748 (16.2%)	$14,168 (83.8%)	$16,916

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1084^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 1345^th of 2439 Elementary schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys)	58	26.8	31.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys)	44	47.6	3.6%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys)	77	58.8	18.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys)	42	75	33%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys)	41	30.8	10.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys)	40	42.3	2.3%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	323	246	23.8%
African American	215	154	28.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	10	11.1%
Hispanic	60	47	21.7%
Pacific Islander	6	0	100%
White	13	14	7.7%
Two or More Races	20	21	5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.7%	92.7%	2%

Schools Near Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Living Environment (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)						NY State Assessments Math (2023)						NY State Assessments Science (2023)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Living Environment End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys	Public, Charter	K-5	116 N Lake Ave	Albany	12206	Albany County	Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys	Yes	No	No	Yes	(518) 694-8200	246	23	11.4	92.7%	14 (5.7%)	154 (62.6%)	47 (19.1%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.5%)	43.6	1345^th of 2439 public elementary schools	44.9%		34.9	1622^nd of 2434 public elementary schools	33.4%	277		26.8	58.8	30.8				47.6	75.0	42.3													$16,916	$2,748	$14,168
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls	Public, Charter	K-5	250 Central Ave	Albany	12206	Albany County	Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls	Yes	No	No	Yes	(518) 694-4100	326	23	14.1	76.4%	13 (4.0%)	215 (66.0%)	46 (14.1%)	24 (7.4%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)	19 (5.8%)	49.3	1181^st of 2439 public elementary schools	51.6%		34.6	1632^nd of 2434 public elementary schools	32.9%	451		62.5	50.9	39.0				70.2	40.0	26.2													$13,056	$1,825	$11,231
Sheridan Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Sheridan Ave	Albany	12206	Albany County	Albany City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 475-6850	287	20	14.1	89.9%	16 (5.6%)	169 (58.9%)	59 (20.6%)	23 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.0%)	9.5	2339^th of 2439 public elementary schools	4.1%		10.6	2302^nd of 2434 public elementary schools	5.4%	37		13.0	18.0	17.0				25.5	31.7	13.6					98.2	98.5	99.7	99.7	99.7	98.5	99.1	98.8	$19,321	$3,944	$15,378
Roots Academy At West Hill	Public	PK, KG-5	676 Clinton Ave	Albany	12206	Albany County	Albany City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 475-6700	287	19	15.1	86.8%	12 (4.2%)	114 (39.7%)	80 (27.9%)	48 (16.7%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.4%)	26 (9.1%)	6.9	2375^th of 2439 public elementary schools	2.6%		6.8	2382^nd of 2434 public elementary schools	2.1%	7		11.1	15.4	17.0				17.4	16.3	17.7					98.9	100.0	100.0	99.6	100.0	99.3	100.0	100.0	$13,919	$1,252	$12,667
KIPP Technical Valley Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	321 Northern Blvd	Albany	12210	Albany County	KIPP Technical Valley Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(518) 694-9494	913	28	32.6	83.2%	12 (1.3%)	736 (80.6%)	113 (12.4%)	8 (0.9%)	6 (0.7%)	5 (0.5%)	33 (3.6%)	17.5	2111^th of 2439 public elementary schools	13.4%		15.7	2169^th of 2434 public elementary schools	10.9%	58	17.1	29.5	32.6	21.7	29.1	37.4	33.7	27.2	36.2	21.2	15.0	23.3	23.9	14.5									$17,230	$1,761	$15,468
Arbor Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Arbor Dr	Albany	12207	Albany County	Albany City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 475-6625	265	26	10.1	86.8%	20 (7.5%)	163 (61.5%)	54 (20.4%)	9 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.8%)	7.7	2366^th of 2439 public elementary schools	3.0%		4.9	2414^th of 2434 public elementary schools	0.8%	48		7.1	5.3	9.3				11.9	27.0	29.3					100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$23,792	$1,296	$22,495
Henry Johnson Charter School	Public, Charter	K-4	30 Watervliet Ave	Albany	12206	Albany County	Henry Johnson Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(518) 432-4300	356	15	23.7	82.3%	11 (3.1%)	243 (68.3%)	71 (19.9%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.7%)	48.5	1206^th of 2439 public elementary schools	50.6%		60.7	906^th of 2434 public elementary schools	62.8%	300		43.2	47.9					45.2	63.0														$12,536	$12,536	$00
Pine Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	41 N Allen St	Albany	12203	Albany County	Albany City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 475-6725	333	23	14.5	72.4%	66 (19.8%)	138 (41.4%)	64 (19.2%)	30 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	31 (9.3%)	16.7	2130^th of 2439 public elementary schools	12.7%		21.5	2004^th of 2434 public elementary schools	17.7%	126		26.3	34.6	25.0				30.9	19.0	25.0					98.0	98.5	99.7	99.7	100.0	98.5	99.5	99.7	$16,763	$1,571	$15,191
Thomas S O'Brien Academy Of Science & Technology	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	94 Delaware Ave	Albany	12202	Albany County	Albany City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(518) 475-6875	250	21	11.8	74.0%	26 (10.4%)	103 (41.2%)	30 (12.0%)	66 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.0%)	28.8	1789^th of 2439 public elementary schools	26.7%		25.9	1879^th of 2434 public elementary schools	22.8%	90		31.4	42.9	28.9				40.0	38.6	36.5					99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$22,530	$1,945	$20,585
New Scotland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	385 New Scotland Ave	Albany	12208	Albany County	Albany City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 475-6775	473	32	14.7	48.0%	177 (37.4%)	104 (22.0%)	79 (16.7%)	51 (10.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (12.5%)	43.6	1347^th of 2439 public elementary schools	44.8%		44	1341^st of 2434 public elementary schools	44.9%	6		52.5	36.2	47.4				48.3	44.9	40.0					98.4	99.8	99.2	99.0	99.0	99.8	99.4	99.4	$15,143	$491	$14,652

Frequently Asked Questions about Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

How many students attend Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys?

In the 2022-23 school year, 246 students attended Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys.

Is Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys a good school?

Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys ranks 1345^th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys?

Students at Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys are 63% African American, 19% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% White, 4% Asian.

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