Camden Academy Charter High School (Closed 2023)

Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Camden Academy Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(15-16)
11%
40%
(15-16)
28%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
10%
Hispanic
(15-16)
78%
26%
Black
(15-16)
22%
16%
White
(15-16)
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
(15-16)
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School District Name
Camden Academy Charter High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Camden Academy Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Camden Academy Charter High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Camden Academy Charter High School?
497 students attend Camden Academy Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Camden Academy Charter High School students are Hispanic, and 22% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camden Academy Charter High School?
Camden Academy Charter High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Camden Academy Charter High School offer ?
Camden Academy Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Camden Academy Charter High School part of?
Camden Academy Charter High School is part of Camden Academy Charter High School District.

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