GREEN TECH HIGH CHARTER SCHOOL
Charter School
450 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Green Tech High Charter School, located on Slingerland Street in Albany, New York, is a tuition-free public charter school that primarily serves young men in grades 9 through 12. Founded with a mission to prepare students for college and career success, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum paired with a strong focus on character development and leadership. By fostering a structured and supportive environment, Green Tech aims to provide its students—many of whom come from underrepresented communities—with the tools necessary to break cycles of poverty and achieve upward mobility.
The school is particularly noted for its commitment to a "college-bound" culture, requiring students to engage in extended school days and a demanding academic schedule. Beyond core subjects, Green Tech integrates technology and real-world application into its pedagogy, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By maintaining high expectations and providing personalized mentorship, the institution strives to ensure that every graduate is not only prepared for post-secondary education but is also equipped to become a responsible, contributing member of their community.
The school is particularly noted for its commitment to a "college-bound" culture, requiring students to engage in extended school days and a demanding academic schedule. Beyond core subjects, Green Tech integrates technology and real-world application into its pedagogy, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By maintaining high expectations and providing personalized mentorship, the institution strives to ensure that every graduate is not only prepared for post-secondary education but is also equipped to become a responsible, contributing member of their community.
450
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic | 45 |
| Black | 373 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 25 |
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Black373 (82.9%)
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Hispanic45 (10.0%)
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Two or More25 (5.6%)
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Asian4 (0.9%)
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White3 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | GREEN TECH HIGH CHARTER SCHOOL |
| Phone: | (518)694-3400 |
| Website: | http://www.greentechhigh.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 450 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 35.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 257 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
48
Grade 7
46
Grade 8
49
Grade 9
91
Grade 10
81
Grade 11
75
Grade 12
60
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 48 |
| Grade 7 | 46 |
| Grade 8 | 49 |
| Grade 9 | 91 |
| Grade 10 | 81 |
| Grade 11 | 75 |
| Grade 12 | 60 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 450 | 100% |
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