Henry Johnson Charter School vs Roots Academy at West Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 824 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Johnson Charter School
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
346 students
Roots Academy at West Hill
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Henry Johnson Charter School Albany, New York | Roots Academy at West Hill Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #943 of 2,536 | #2520 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #16098 of 50,301 | #48572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 346 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.9% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Johnson Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 12.8).
- •Henry Johnson Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 86.6%).
- •Roots Academy at West Hill does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 26.6).
- •Henry Johnson Charter School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 283.
- •Henry Johnson Charter School is a charter school while Roots Academy at West Hill is a public 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 Henry Johnson Charter School better than Roots Academy at West Hill?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Johnson Charter School ranks higher (63.0 vs 12.8 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 Henry Johnson Charter School and Roots Academy at West Hill?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Johnson Charter School: 346. Roots Academy at West Hill: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Johnson Charter School and Roots Academy at West Hill rank in New York?
Henry Johnson Charter School is 943rd of 2,536 and Roots Academy at West Hill is 2520th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).