Great Futures Charter School (Closed 2023)

Great Futures Charter 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (17-18)
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
≤5%
42%
(17-18)
25-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)
5%
10%
Hispanic
(17-18)
22%
27%
Black
(17-18)
65%
16%
White
(17-18)
7%
45%
Hawaiian
(17-18)
1%
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
2%
n/a
(17-18)
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
61%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
5%
School District Name
Great Futures Charter 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Futures Charter School?
The graduation rate of Great Futures Charter School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Great Futures Charter School?
288 students attend Great Futures Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Great Futures Charter School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Great Futures Charter School offer ?
Great Futures Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Great Futures Charter School part of?
Great Futures Charter School is part of Great Futures Charter School District.

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