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Green Tech High Charter School
High School · Green Tech High Charter School · Albany, NY
A charter high school in Albany, NY where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
99 SLINGERLAND ST, Albany, NY 12202
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Green Tech High Charter School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 69 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Green Tech High Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,693/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,684
Median home value
$139,800
Median rent
$1,012/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
25.7%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Leadership Charter School for GirlsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Bishop Maginn High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Albany AcademiesPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Neil Hellman School/northern Rivers Family ServicePrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 3–12 | 0.8 mi | 123 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Green Tech High Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Green Tech High Charter School is listed in GREEN TECH HIGH CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Green Tech High Charter School
Green Tech High Charter School is a public high school in Albany, NY, part of Green Tech High Charter School, serving approximately 428 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,531 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
What's said publicly about Green Tech High Charter School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Green Tech High Charter School
What grades does Green Tech High Charter School serve?
Green Tech High Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Green Tech High Charter School?
Green Tech High Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Tech High Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Tech High Charter School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Green Tech High Charter School rank in NY?
Green Tech High Charter School ranks #4,531 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Green Tech High Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Green Tech High Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Green Tech High Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Tech High Charter School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Green Tech High Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Green Tech High Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Green Tech High Charter School a Title I school?
No, Green Tech High Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Tech High Charter School?
92.1% of students at Green Tech High Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Albany County
- Phone
- (518) 694-3400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 12202)
- 9,500
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12202; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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