Bright Hope Academy Center
Independent school · Grades 4–12
Schenectady, NY
1856 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in New York
Bright Hope Academy Center is an independent private school in Schenectady, New York, for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. It has about 6 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in New York. Enrollment has grown about 50% since 2019–20. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–12
- Students
- 6
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 4 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 33% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in New York (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of independent schools in New York.
- Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Bright Hope Academy Center
What grades does Bright Hope Academy Center serve?
Bright Hope Academy Center serves grades 4–12.
How many students attend Bright Hope Academy Center?
About 6 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bright Hope Academy Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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