It provides alternative education for students who are working below or above state benchmark standards in a community-based setting that is put in place to support students who may struggle in a more traditional high school environment.

These opportunities include transitional programs, credit-recovery programs, higher-education courses and education through contracted services.

[4] The school also had a preschool program linked with the Boys & Girls Club of Albany at the Albany Options School, serving up to 20 children close to the age of 5.

Of 86 students, 12 graduated, 64 dropped out, one received a modified diploma, and nine were still in high school in 2009.

[8] Four academic programs are offered through the Albany Options school: