Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Albany Community Charter School 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 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Albany Community Charter School's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Kipp Albany Community Charter School 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 Kipp Albany Community Charter School is 0.30, 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
#3956 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
83%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Kipp Albany Community Charter School's ranking?
Kipp Albany Community Charter School is ranked #3956 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kipp Albany Community Charter School often compared to?
Kipp Albany Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Tech Valley Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Kipp Albany Community Charter School?
676 students attend Kipp Albany Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kipp Albany Community Charter School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Albany Community Charter School?
Kipp Albany Community Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Albany Community Charter School offer ?
Kipp Albany Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kipp Albany Community Charter School part of?
Kipp Albany Community Charter School is part of KIPP Albany Community Charter School District.
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