About Albany Leadership

Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls was the first all-girls, public, charter high school in NYS. Led by a dynamic team of leaders, ALCS strives to be the premier college preparatory school for young women in the Capital District. The school opened it’s doors in September 2010 to approximately 150 ninth and tenth grade scholars. Now, we are a 6-12 continuum!

Our goal is to prepare, empower, and encourage our students to successfully transition to post-secondary education. ALCS believes that education should be available and attainable for all girls and that by eliminating false gender stereotypes, fostering a love of learning and leadership, and setting high standards, we know that our scholars will rise to the challenge.

At Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls, we empower young women to achieve academic excellence, build strong character, and grow into confident, compassionate leaders. Through rigorous instruction, meaningful relationships, and a culture rooted in scholarship, leadership, service, and sisterhood, every scholar develops the knowledge, confidence, integrity, and voice to thrive in college, career, and a life of purpose.

Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls is committed to becoming the premier 6–12 learning community for young women in the Capital Region, where every scholar is known, challenged, affirmed, and prepared to lead. Our graduates leave ALCS with the academic foundation, courage, integrity, and commitment to create meaningful change in their communities and shape the future they choose.