Henry Johnson Charter School

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Henry Johnson Charter School ranks 967 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Henry Johnson Charter School is an elementary school located in Albany, New York, serving 356 students from kindergarten to 4th grade and is part of the Henry Johnson Charter School District.

Henry Johnson Charter School has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 2077 out of 2366 New York elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 967 out of 2445 in the current school year. While the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rates are below the state average, its 4th-grade ELA and Math proficiency rates exceed the state averages, and its 4th-grade science proficiency is particularly strong at over 90% in recent years. The school serves a diverse student population, with a high percentage of African American and Hispanic students, as well as a large percentage of students from low-income families. Despite these challenges, Henry Johnson Charter School has been able to achieve strong academic outcomes, outperforming nearby Albany City School District schools in both ELA and Math proficiency.

Interestingly, the nearby Montessori Magnet School, a public magnet school, outperforms Henry Johnson Charter School in academic achievement, particularly in Math. The Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys also outperforms Henry Johnson Charter School in certain grade levels and subject areas, while the Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls underperforms. These comparisons provide valuable insights into the factors that contribute to student success in the Albany area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206-1935

(518) 432-4300

District: Henry Johnson Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
967^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,536

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 349

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.2%

Hispanic:

23.5%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Henry Johnson Charter School ranks better than 60.4% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (64.2%), Hispanic (23.5%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry Johnson Charter School is 20.5. (See more...)

Compare Henry Johnson Charter School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry Johnson Charter School is $12,536.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry Johnson Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry Johnson Charter School 967^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Henry Johnson Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Henry Johnson Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry Johnson Charter School 379^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Henry Johnson Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Henry Johnson Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2011	17.93	1964^th	2286	14.1%
2012	41.07	1525^th	2320	34.3%
2013	40.64	1387^th	2325	40.3%
2014	60.46	875^th	2345	62.7%
2015	43.11	1365^th	2352	42.0%
2016	16.72	2077^th	2366	12.2%
2017	18.03	2050^th	2386	14.1%
2018	63.97	843^rd	2395	64.8%
2019	46.59	1247^th	2413	48.3%
2021	63.44	768^th	2201	65.1%
2022	60.70	906^th	2434	62.8%
2023	48.48	1206^th	2439	50.6%
2024	57.38	967^th	2445	60.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henry Johnson Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	74.51	365^th	2045	82.2%
2019	57.13	704^th	2032	65.4%
2021	77.89	229^th	1678	86.4%
2022	72.54	396^th	2099	81.1%
2023	60.65	650^th	2041	68.2%
2024	75.92	345^th	2078	83.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Henry Johnson Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.48	207^th	637	67.5%
2024	43.71	390^th	766	49.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Henry Johnson Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	64.17	816^th	2338	65.1%
2019	54.06	1039^th	2357	55.9%
2021	59.72	741^st	1955	62.1%
2022	59.53	910^th	2401	62.1%
2023	50.17	1156^th	2403	51.9%
2024	57.94	927^th	2413	61.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Henry Johnson Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	61.31	866^th	2340	63.0%
2019	37.42	1483^rd	2358	37.1%
2021	63.84	665^th	1961	66.1%
2022	59.60	907^th	2400	62.2%
2023	46.02	1253^rd	2400	47.8%
2024	55.85	997^th	2411	58.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Henry Johnson Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	82.85	121^st	948	87.2%
2021	78.90	61^st	427	85.7%
2022	71.25	224^th	936	76.1%
2023	62.08	274^th	857	68.0%
2024	73.88	178^th	927	80.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Henry Johnson Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	87.27	111^th	1503	92.6%
2023	69.62	326^th	1429	77.2%
2024	53.55	596^th	1531	61.1%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Henry Johnson Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	3	89	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	11	112
2009	5	152	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	28	201
2010	7	225	4	25	1	n/a	n/a	16	278
2011	13	298	0	37	2	0	16	0	366
2012	6	325	0	41	0	0	5	0	377
2013	16	319	1	45	1	0	5	0	387
2014	7	286	0	59	1	0	33	0	386
2015	4	287	1	63	1	0	33	0	389
2016	7	344	2	39	3	0	0	0	395
2017	2	332	0	43	2	1	0	0	380
2018	3	292	2	54	0	0	14	0	365
2019	9	249	0	55	0	0	20	0	333
2020	8	269	0	63	0	0	23	0	363
2021	14	272	0	63	1	0	25	0	375
2022	7	231	3	69	1	0	24	0	335
2023	11	243	6	71	1	0	24	0	356
2024	6	224	4	82	5	0	28	0	349

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Henry Johnson Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	112	12.0	9.3	105.9
2009	201	13.0	15.5	93.6
2010	278	18.5	15.0	88.9
2011	366	23.8	15.3	67.5
2012	377	26.6	14.1	90.7
2013	387	n/a	n/a	88.1
2014	386	33.0	11.6	94
2015	389	33.0	11.7	94.1
2016	395	33.0	11.9	n/a
2017	380	35.0	10.8	86.6
2018	365	34.0	10.7	79.7
2019	333	33.0	10.0	90.7
2020	363	30.0	12.1	87.9
2021	375	31.0	12.0	87.5
2022	335	21.0	15.9	97.9
2023	356	15.0	23.7	82.3
2024	349	17.0	20.5	55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Henry Johnson Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	112	12.0	9.3	105.9
2009	201	13.0	15.5	93.6
2010	278	18.5	15.0	88.9
2011	366	23.8	15.3	67.5
2012	377	26.6	14.1	90.7
2013	387	n/a	n/a	88.1
2014	386	33.0	11.6	94
2015	389	33.0	11.7	94.1
2016	395	33.0	11.9	n/a
2017	380	35.0	10.8	86.6
2018	365	34.0	10.7	79.7
2019	333	33.0	10.0	90.7
2020	363	30.0	12.1	87.9
2021	375	31.0	12.0	87.5
2022	335	21.0	15.9	97.9
2023	356	15.0	23.7	82.3
2024	349	17.0	20.5	55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Henry Johnson Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$499 (2.8%)	$17,566 (97.2%)	$18,065
2020	$1,717 (15.1%)	$9,680 (84.9%)	$11,397
2021	$11,737 (89.5%)	$1,372 (10.5%)	$13,108
2022	$12,742 (100.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$12,742
2023	$12,536 (100.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$12,536

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry Johnson Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1247^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 1206^th of 2439 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry Johnson Charter School)	43	43.2	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Henry Johnson Charter School)	41	45.2	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry Johnson Charter School)	68	47.9	20.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Henry Johnson Charter School)	50	63	13%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	333	356	6.9%
African American	249	243	2.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	6
Hispanic	55	71	29.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	11	22.2%
Two or More Races	20	24	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.7%	82.3%	8.4%

Schools Near Henry Johnson Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Living Environment (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Living Environment End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Henry Johnson Charter School	Public, Charter	K-4	30 Watervliet Ave	Albany	12206	Albany County	Henry Johnson Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(518) 432-4300	349	17	20.5	55.0%	6 (1.7%)	224 (64.2%)	82 (23.5%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.0%)	57.4	967^th of 2445 public elementary schools	60.4%		48.5	1206^th of 2439 public elementary schools	50.6%	239		30.6	67.5					61.1	70.7														$12,536	$12,536	$00
Roots Academy At West Hill	Public	PK, KG-5	676 Clinton Ave	Albany	12206	Albany County	Albany City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 475-6700	334	20	16.3	76.3%	20 (6.0%)	129 (38.6%)	87 (26.0%)	64 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	31 (9.3%)	9.6	2337^th of 2445 public elementary schools	4.4%		6.9	2375^th of 2439 public elementary schools	2.6%	38		20.0	27.5	6.5				17.5	22.7	16.3				14.3	98.9	100.0	100.0	99.6	100.0	99.3	100.0	100.0	$13,919	$1,252	$12,667
Pine Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	41 N Allen St	Albany	12203	Albany County	Albany City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 475-6725	347	28	12.2	63.4%	67 (19.3%)	124 (35.7%)	77 (22.2%)	49 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	27 (7.8%)	23.9	1951^st of 2445 public elementary schools	20.2%		16.7	2130^th of 2439 public elementary schools	12.7%	179		29.3	38.7	43.1				32.6	37.3	21.7				10.2	98.0	98.5	99.7	99.7	100.0	98.5	99.5	99.7	$16,763	$1,571	$15,191
Montessori Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	45 Tremont St	Albany	12205	Albany County	Albany City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(518) 475-6675	324	25	13.1	27.5%	141 (43.5%)	74 (22.8%)	34 (10.5%)	42 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.9%)	65.6	768^th of 2445 public elementary schools	68.6%		66.7	754^th of 2439 public elementary schools	69.1%	14		45.7	63.8	56.4				51.1	60.9	64.1				46.2	99.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$15,425	$403	$15,023
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys	Public, Charter	K-5	116 N Lake Ave	Albany	12206	Albany County	Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys	Yes	No	No	Yes	(518) 694-8200	247	22	11.2	88.7%	15 (6.1%)	154 (62.3%)	44 (17.8%)	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.5%)	51.8	1120^th of 2445 public elementary schools	54.2%		43.6	1345^th of 2439 public elementary schools	44.9%	225		58.1	39.5	50.0				67.7	53.9	31.3				37.2									$16,916	$2,748	$14,168
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls	Public, Charter	K-5	250 Central Ave	Albany	12206	Albany County	Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls	Yes	No	No	Yes	(518) 694-4100	318	29	10.9	91.5%	16 (5.0%)	199 (62.6%)	48 (15.1%)	26 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	25 (7.9%)	51.2	1139^th of 2445 public elementary schools	53.4%		49.3	1181^st of 2439 public elementary schools	51.6%	42		60.5	42.6	63.5				90.5	44.4	30.2				21.0									$13,056	$1,825	$11,231
Sheridan Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Sheridan Ave	Albany	12206	Albany County	Albany City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 475-6850	253	19	13.0	80.6%	13 (5.1%)	146 (57.7%)	64 (25.3%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.1%)	21.9	2004^th of 2445 public elementary schools	18.0%		9.5	2339^th of 2439 public elementary schools	4.1%	335		32.4	20.5	29.4				41.7	21.3	36.1				24.3	98.2	98.5	99.7	99.7	99.7	98.5	99.1	98.8	$19,321	$3,944	$15,378
KIPP Technical Valley Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	321 Northern Blvd	Albany	12210	Albany County	KIPP Technical Valley Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(518) 694-9494	821	40	20.5	77.7%	12 (1.5%)	668 (81.4%)	87 (10.6%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	6 (0.7%)	38 (4.6%)	20.3	2054^th of 2445 public elementary schools	16.0%		17.5	2111^th of 2439 public elementary schools	13.4%	57	22.0	31.3	32.5	31.7	19.8	36.8	43.5	36.6	42.0	18.5	13.2	35.3	33.3	20.7									$17,230	$1,761	$15,468
New Scotland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	385 New Scotland Ave	Albany	12208	Albany County	Albany City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 475-6775	459	35	13.2	39.9%	175 (38.1%)	104 (22.7%)	71 (15.5%)	54 (11.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	51 (11.1%)	50.3	1162^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	52.5%		43.6	1347^th of 2439 public elementary schools	44.8%	185		48.4	51.4	43.9				46.3	59.7	41.4				34.3	98.4	99.8	99.2	99.0	99.0	99.8	99.4	99.4	$15,143	$491	$14,652
Eagle Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1044 Western Ave	Albany	12203	Albany County	Albany City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 475-6825	286	23	12.6	52.8%	91 (31.8%)	81 (28.3%)	54 (18.9%)	34 (11.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.4%)	43.8	1327^th of 2445 public elementary schools	45.7%		38.1	1499^th of 2439 public elementary schools	38.5%	172		27.9	28.3	51.1				52.3	50.0	48.9				39.1	96.0	99.1	98.8	98.5	99.7	97.8	99.7	98.2	$16,434	$1,526	$14,907

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How many students attend Henry Johnson Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Henry Johnson Charter School.

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Henry Johnson Charter School ranks 967^th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Henry Johnson Charter School?

Students at Henry Johnson Charter School are 64% African American, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.

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