BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Charter School
246 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys, located on North Lake Avenue in Albany, New York, is a single-gender public charter school dedicated to preparing young men for success in middle school, high school, and beyond. Founded on the principle that focused educational environments can significantly benefit student achievement, the school employs a structured, rigorous curriculum. Their mission emphasizes academic excellence, strong character development, and the cultivation of leadership skills, aiming to bridge the opportunity gap for students in the Albany area through high expectations and a supportive, structured learning environment.
The school’s academic approach is characterized by an extended school day and a curriculum that prioritizes core subjects such as literacy and mathematics. Beyond traditional academics, Brighter Choice for Boys places a heavy emphasis on community and personal discipline, often utilizing a "culture of achievement" model that encourages students to embody specific values—such as perseverance, integrity, and responsibility—in their daily conduct. By creating an environment specifically tailored to the developmental needs of boys, the school seeks to foster both intellectual growth and self-confidence, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the challenges of competitive secondary education.
The school’s academic approach is characterized by an extended school day and a curriculum that prioritizes core subjects such as literacy and mathematics. Beyond traditional academics, Brighter Choice for Boys places a heavy emphasis on community and personal discipline, often utilizing a "culture of achievement" model that encourages students to embody specific values—such as perseverance, integrity, and responsibility—in their daily conduct. By creating an environment specifically tailored to the developmental needs of boys, the school seeks to foster both intellectual growth and self-confidence, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the challenges of competitive secondary education.
246
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic | 47 |
| Black | 154 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 21 |
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Black154 (62.6 %)
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Hispanic47 (19.1 %)
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Two or More21 (8.5 %)
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White14 (5.7 %)
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Asian10 (4.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BOYS |
| Phone: | (518)694-8200 |
| Website: | http://www.brighterchoice.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 246 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | N/A |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | N/A |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 214 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
41
Grade 1
32
Grade 2
33
Grade 3
45
Grade 4
42
Grade 5
53
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 41 |
| Grade 1 | 32 |
| Grade 2 | 33 |
| Grade 3 | 45 |
| Grade 4 | 42 |
| Grade 5 | 53 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 246 | 100% |
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