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HENRY JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL
ALBANY, NY · EIN 205312786 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B21 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · henryjohnsoncs.org
revenue
$6.7M
expenses
$6.8M
net assets
$4.3M
employees
79
volunteers
20
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS REACH THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT INSTILLS CHARACTER, VIRTUE, AND "HABITS OF MIND" THAT ENSURE SUCCESS BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM: DILIGENCE, COURAGE, RESPECT, SELF-RELIANCE, DUTY, AND RESPONSIBILITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Henry Johnson Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school in Albany, NY, serving students in grades K-4. The school emphasizes both academic excellence and character development, with a curriculum grounded in core skills, literature, and moral virtues. It has served families in Albany and surrounding districts since 2007.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Program
Extended learning and enrichment program for scholars, as referenced in school communications and event calendars.
Character Development Program
Daily morning meetings focused on core values such as diligence, courage, respect, and responsibility, with monthly themes reinforcing character and "habits of mind."
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Charter School Operations 1 activity
    • Deliver full-time K-8 education with extended school day and year
      Operates a public charter school with a longer school day and school year, providing full-time education for students focused on academic achievement and character development. The school admits students annually without regard to academic performance or personal characteristics and offers enrollment to all families who apply.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Host school-wide community and celebratory events
      Organizes annual events such as Field Day and Ice Cream Day to celebrate the school year, build community, and recognize student participation, with treats and activities provided through donations (e.g., from Stewart's Shops).
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Implement character development programming centered on core values
      Integrates character development into daily school life by exploring a different core value each month through classroom discussions, morning meetings using "Proactivity," stories, incentives, and a defined school culture framework. Values emphasized include diligence, courage, respect, self-reliance, duty, and responsibility.
  • Charter School Admissions Lottery Management 1 activity
    • Manage student enrollment and transportation logistics
      Accepts enrollment applications for entry each September, conducts lotteries if oversubscribed, and provides transportation for enrolled students across the Capital region, with enrollment preference given to students residing in the Albany City School District.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Operate after-school enrichment and field lesson programs
      Runs an after-school program from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on regular school days, offering enrichment activities. Also conducts field lessons to expose students to museums, geographic areas, performances, and special events as part of the curriculum.
  • Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
    • Provide core academic instruction using structured curricula
      Delivers daily instruction in reading and writing for three hours, using Expeditionary Learning for ELA (grades K-4), Eureka Math for mathematics, and Teachers Curriculum Institute materials for science and social studies. Each classroom is staffed with two teachers to support instruction.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognize student academic achievement
      Recognizes high-achieving students through an Honor Society program that highlights academic excellence.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Support family engagement with school resources and information
      Provides families with a Family Handbook, school supply lists, downloadable school forms, and access to curated online educational tools to support student learning and school participation.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.69M
Contributions & grants$684K10%
Program service revenue$5.72M86%
Investment income$84K1%
Other revenue$197K
expenses
Total expenses$6.76M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.57M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.69M
Cash$3.53M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.35M
Net assets$4.34M
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DUSTIN MITCHELL PRINCIPAL 40 $191K
KATHERINE MORALES INSTRUCTIONA 40 $180K
SARA CORCORAN INSTRUCTIONA 40 $142K
PHILIP SHAW INSTRUCTIONA 40 $124K
JESSICA HUDSON DIRECTOR OF 40 $121K
board members · 9
  • BRIAN BACKSTROM — MEMBER
  • BRIANNA WEAVER — MEMBER
  • DANASIA MCFADDEN — MEMBER
  • JAHRAKIA STERLING — MEMBER
  • JUANITA NABORS — MEMBER
  • ROBERT PISTILLI — TREASURER
  • ROWENNAKETE BARNES — VICE CHAIR/S
  • SALEEM CHEEKS — CHAIRMAN
  • SHARON DESILVA — MEMBER
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • ABCya Partner — Partner organization providing free educational games and apps for children.
  • Board Meetings Partner — Hosts board meetings as part of organizational oversight and governance.
  • Code.org Partner — Partner organization providing computer science education resources.
  • Eureka Math Partner — Curriculum provider for mathematics
  • Expeditionary Learning Partner — Curriculum provider for ELA in grades K-4
  • New York State Government — Complies with New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (Dignity Act) by incorporating its anti-discrimination and anti-harassment requirements into school policy.
  • Raymour & Flanigan Partner — Provided a generous donation that funded treats such as cotton candy, popcorn, and snow cones for the school's Field Day celebration.
  • Stewart's Shops Partner — Donated ice cream and make-your-own-sundae kits for an Ice Cream Day event at the school.
  • Teachers Curriculum Institute Partner — Curriculum provider for science and social studies
  • Three Sisters Party Co. Partner — Provided cotton candy, popcorn, and snow cones for the school's Field Day celebration.
  • TypingClub Partner — Partner organization providing free typing instruction for students.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Character-First Education
    methodology: character-first education
    By integrating character development as a foundational element alongside rigorous academics, the school produces academic and personal excellence because strong moral and cognitive habits enable lifelong success.
  • Experiential Learning Integration
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By extending classroom learning into real-world contexts through field lessons, the school reinforces academic concepts because experiential engagement deepens understanding and retention.
  • High-Expectations Culture with Identity Reinforcement
    methodology: high-expectations_culture
    By referring to students as “scholars,” the school fosters a culture of high expectations and self-perception of capability, which produces greater student engagement and belief in their potential to succeed.
  • Research-Based, Standards-Aligned Instruction
    methodology: research-based_instruction
    By using research-based and standards-aligned curricula, the school ensures mastery of academic content because instruction is both rigorous and tailored to individual scholar needs.