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Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls: Embracing a Sisterhood of Leadership
Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls is a single-gender school that serves girls 6-12 who reside throughout the Capital Region.
Through our core pillars of leadership, our girls are given the necessary tools that prepares, empower and encourages them to successfully transition to post secondary education.
At ALCS, we believe in being our sister’s keeper.
We are a 6-12 Academy of Excellence.
The Middle School (6-8)
The High School (9-12)
At Albany Leadership, our scholars strive for excellence through our core pillars of leadership:
Leadership in SISTERHOOD
With building and empowering sisterhood through our 6-12th grade community, our ladies are empowered to learn to embrace themselves and encourage others to value the characters of sisterhood.
Leadership in SERVICE
Our girls and community are dedicated to improving their fellow community for a better future through volunteerism and involvement.
Leadership in SCHOLARSHIP
With commitment and dedication; our girls are able to achieve the academic, social, and emotional skills to achieve the scholarship outcomes for their future advancement within their life experiences.
Albany Leadership by the Numbers:
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College Acceptance Rate
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Graduation Rate
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Parent Satisfaction
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Students earn a college credit before graduation
Guiding Young Women to College Success:
Albany Leadership graduates young women that are prepared to enter the college of their choice. Accordingly, the ALCS college admissions process is in depth and individualized. ALCS counselors begin their work with students immediately upon entry into the school and continue through the college application process and on to graduation.
Upcoming Events
- Indigenous Peoples Day- School Closed on 13th Oct 2025
- Emergency Early Release Drill on 23rd Oct 2025
- Professional Development (Staff only, no classes) on 24th Oct 2025
- Veterans Day- School Closed on 11th Nov 2025
- ALCS Community Dinner on 20th Nov 2025 5:00:pm
- Thanksgiving Recess- School Closed on 26th Nov 2025
- Winter Recess- School Closed on 24th Dec 2025
- Professional Development (Staff only, no classes) on 5th Jan 2026
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day- School Closed on 19th Jan 2026
- Regents Exams- No HS Classes on 20th Jan 2026
Keep Up With Us on Social Media
Our ICAN scholars started the year strong at the Munch & Meet kickoff! They enjoyed a delicious breakfast from @russellsagecollege , connected with mentors from @albanymed , and built bonds with peers from @greentechhigh . 💜![]()
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A huge thank you to Russell Sage College & Albany Medical Center for making this event so special. We can’t wait to see all the growth, connections, and opportunities this 3rd year of ICAN will bring! 👩🏾⚕️🩺 #ICAN #MentorshipMatters #PantherPride
✨ Tuesday’s Back to School Night was a true community celebration! Families connected with teachers, scholars signed up for clubs & athletics, and we enjoyed music, raffles, free shoes, and FREE ice cream thanks to our amazing partners at @stewartsshops 💜🐾 #BackToSchool #PantherFamily #CommunityStrong
💜✨ Last night, our community came together for a powerful Suicide Awareness Ceremony. Through a candlelit vigil, we honored those we’ve lost, uplifted survivors, and shared resources to support mental health and prevention. You are never alone. 💜 #SuicideAwareness #EndTheStigma
Stay Informed with the Panther Press!
Catch up on the latest news, achievements, and events at Albany Leadership. Check out the newest edition of The Panther Press and stay connected with what’s happening in our school community. Read the latest newsletter below:
2025-2026 Safety Plan
Please take a moment to review our updated safety plan. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, we encourage you to share them using the Public Comment form linked below.