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.
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Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls is proud to announce the appointment of Mrs. Felicia Woods as the new 6-12 Principal beginning July 1, 2025. This marks an exciting milestone as the school continues to grow as a unified 6-12 Academy of Excellence.![]()
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As Albany Leadership transitions into a fully aligned middle and high school model, the need for one consistent leader became clear. Mrs. Woods brings the experience, vision, and heart needed to lead our scholars with purpose from 6th through 12th grade.![]()
"Mrs. Woods has proven herself to be an advocate for our students, a model of professionalism, and a passionate educator," said Dr. Ron Large, CEO. "Her presence will ensure every scholar feels supported from their first day in 6th grade to graduation."![]()
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A proud Capital Region native and mother of five, Mrs. Woods holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University at Albany and two master's degrees-one in Childhood Education and another in Administration and Leadership. With 10 years of experience in education, including seven in the classroom and three in school leadership, she exemplifies lifelong learning and commitment to student success.![]()
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During her time at Albany Leadership, Mrs. Woods has made a powerful impact on school culture, staff development, and academic outcomes. Her vision for the 6-12 model includes aligned curriculum, smoother transitions for rising 9th graders, and leadership development that starts in middle school. She believes every student should be known, challenged, and celebrated.![]()
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Mrs. Woods embodies our core values of scholarship, sisterhood, leadership, and service, and we are confident that under her leadership, our 6-12 Academy will thrive.![]()
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Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Woods as she steps into this exciting new role!💜
Our seniors took a moment to dream big and share their visions for the future- from lawyers and entrepreneurs to artists and changemakers. Their answers were bold, thoughtful, and full of heart!We couldn't be more proud of you, class of 2025! The world is your#alcsfutureleadersa#classof2025f#dreambiga#sisterhoodrhood
🎓💜 The Class of 2025 didn’t just walk across the stage — they soared! Together, our scholars earned over $2 million in scholarships, a true testament to their hard work, resilience, and leadership. We’re so proud of everything they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next. The future is bright, and it’s female! ✨ #ALCSGraduation #ClassOf2025 #2MillionStrong #SisterhoodSuccess #FutureLeaders