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Henry Johnson Charter School

30 WATERVLIET AVE ALBANY NY 12206

Top 25% School in New York

Ranked 47 of 142 in New York

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About Henry Johnson Charter School

Henry Johnson Charter School, rated positively by parents looking for a high-quality elementary school experience, serves grades K-4 in Albany with approximately 356 students from a wildly diverse urban area. Classes are usually active, with about a 24:1 student-teacher ratio, 86 % of its 15 full-time teachers are certified, and it employs one full-time counselor to support students' health and wellness. Of the kids, 52 % reach reading proficiency, while 42 % reach math proficiency, putting them within the top half of New York overall.

??Of the students, nearly all (82 %) are from low-income families, and the organization spends approximately $14,229 per pupil each year. Families in Albany are subject to a hot housing market, with median prices holding firm at around $277K–$295K and increasing significantly over the last few months. This school combines an academically focused environment with character building in a small community. This school is the best school in Albany, New York.

Contact Information

Address

30 WATERVLIET AVE ALBANY NY 12206

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Phone

(518) 432-4300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 53% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
28
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
356
Total Students
TOP 47 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Henry Johnson Charter School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 3.1%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic 19.9%
Black 68.3%
Two+ Races 6.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
3.1%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
19.9%
Black
68.3%
Two+ Races
6.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 356
52.2%
186 Female
47.8%
170 Male

Student Population

356 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

369 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Henry Johnson Charter School is in the spotlight with its renewal application, honoring its heroic namesake, and continuing its mission of academic and character excellence.

FAQ

1. What is the average class size at Henry Johnson Charter School?

Ans. Average class size varies; for example, grade 3 Language Arts students average 26, and grade 4 Language Arts students average 21.

2. Are there diverse students at Henry Johnson Charter School?

Ans. Yes, the school has a diverse student population, with 18 English Language Learners, and reflects an inclusive environment.

3. What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Johnson Charter School?

Ans. The student-teacher ratio is roughly 12:1, which allows for individualized instruction.

4. What professional development is offered to staff?

Ans. The school provides ongoing professional development for staff, and 84% of teachers have 4-20 years of experience.

5. How does the school promote social-emotional development for students?

Ans. The school uses programs related to character education and social-emotional learning so that the community can develop together.

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.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

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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