Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys

About Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys

Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys often comes to mind for parents during the choice phase for the best elementary school in Albany. This charter school for boys (grades K–5) has about 246 students, from a diverse, low-income community. There are about 94 % of students who are minorities (this is mostly a Black and Hispanic body), with about 86 % of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Students' math proficiency is approximately 27 % and reading is approximately 37 %.

?Their per-student expenditure is about $16,936, which is substantially below the state average per-student expenditure reference. The student-teacher ratio is close to 11:1. A full-time counselor also supports all learning activities. The families in the area submitted to the high-paced housing market; the median home listings in Albany were about $277K and sold around $295K, indicating homes were selling quickly, and explored quickly. This very caring and small school community supports focused learning to provide students with resilience with their livelihoods.

Contact Information

Address

116 N LAKE AVE ALBANY NY 12206

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Phone

(518) 694-8200

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Website

https://www.brighterchoice.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%

Reading 0%

State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.

23

Full-time Teachers

21

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

246

Total Students

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Robotics & STEM
at Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

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School Ratings

Ranked

83

of 93 in New York

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.7%

Asian 4.1%

Hispanic 19.1%

Black 62.6%

Two+ Races 8.5%

Native Am. 0%

White

5.7%

Asian

4.1%

Hispanic

19.1%

Black

62.6%

Two+ Races

8.5%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 246

0%

0 Female

100%

246 Male

Student Population

246 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

265 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys, based in Albany, NY, is proudly serving students and continues to thrive with multiple charter renewals, reflecting its strong performance and lasting community impact.

FAQ

1. What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys?

Ans. The student-teacher ratio is around 11:1, providing individual attention.

2. How does the school support English Language Learners?

Ans. The school supports its 18 English Language Learners by providing specialized services.

3. What is the average class size at Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys?

Ans. The average class size varies, but kindergarten has 20 students, and the students in the grade three Language Arts class have 18 students.

4. How does the school promote character development?

Ans. The school has programs that focus on character and character education and social-emotional learning to create a nurturing and supportive community.

5. What other activities can students participate in?

Ans. Students can participate in a variety of clubs and programs, including sports, music, and leadership.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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