Serving 392 students in grades 6-12, Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls's student population of 392 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
54 teachers
School Rankings
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls 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 Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2561 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
63%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls's ranking?
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls is ranked #2561 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls often compared to?
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girlsis often viewed alongside schools like Heatly School, Green Tech High Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls?
The graduation rate of Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls?
392 students attend Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls offer ?
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls part of?
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls is part of Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls School District.
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