Serving 333 students in grades 9-12, Lead 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lead Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lead Charter School's student population of 333 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lead Charter School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
American Indian
3%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
85%
14%
White
6%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lead Charter School?
The graduation rate of Lead Charter School is 30-34%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Lead Charter School?
333 students attend Lead Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lead Charter School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Lead Charter School offer ?
Lead Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lead Charter School part of?
Lead Charter School is part of LEAD Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Lead Charter School located?
Lead Charter School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in West Side.
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