HENRY JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL

Situated at 30 Watervliet Avenue in Albany, New York, Henry Johnson Charter School operates as an open, independent charter district serving the educational needs of a vibrant midsize city community within the broader Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area. Functioning as a single-school local educational agency for federal programs during the 2024–2025 academic year, the district specializes exclusively in early elementary education, welcoming students from kindergarten through fourth grade. The district currently serves a total enrollment of 346 young learners—comprising 79 kindergarteners, 66 first graders, 76 second graders, 73 third graders, and 52 fourth graders—establishing a focused academic environment designed to support foundational primary development.

To foster a well-rounded and supportive learning environment, the district employs a dedicated professional team of 46 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, which includes 26 FTE classroom teachers, 1 instructional aide, and 19 FTE support staff personnel. This staffing context serves a diverse student body of 177 female and 169 male pupils, reflecting a rich demographic composition that includes 218 Black, 88 Hispanic, 23 multiracial, 7 Asian, 6 American Indian, and 4 White students. For parents seeking a tailored primary education and researchers analyzing urban charter district performance, Henry Johnson Charter School offers a community-centered model of elementary instruction, with further information accessible through their district website at www.henryjohnsoncs.org.