Challenge Square Academy (Closed 2004)

Challenge Square Academy serves 32 students inquire with school. 
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
41%
34%
Black
53%
14%
White
3%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
32%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Challenge Square Academy?
32 students attend Challenge Square Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Challenge Square Academy students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What school district is Challenge Square Academy part of?
Challenge Square Academy is part of Camden City School District.

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