Albany High School vs Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany High School
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,937 students
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
240 students
| Measure | Albany High School Albany, New York | Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 1,079 | #1718 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2727 of 16,910 | #31914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,937 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 2,937 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | – |
| Math proficiency | 83% | – |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albany High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 40.0).
- •Albany High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 90.8%).
- •Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.2).
- •Albany High School is the larger school with 2,937 students compared with 240.
- •Albany High School is a public school while Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany High School better than Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys?
On the Success Index (US), Albany High School ranks higher (72.3 vs 40.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albany High School and Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany High School: 2,937. Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany High School and Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys rank in New York?
Albany High School is 578th of 1,079 and Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is 1718th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).