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LEAD Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 333 students in LEAD Charter School District.
Public School in LEAD Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,554 Schools
# Students
333 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
67:1
67:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 32% has increased from 20-29% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Graduation Rate
32%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)76.5%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.72
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
6%
35%
% Black
85%
14%
% White
6%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,048 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,048. The school district revenue/student has declined by 57% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,589 is less than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,048
$27,048
Spending / Student
$15,589
$25,941
Best LEAD Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(862) 772-1724
Newark, NJ 07103
(862) 772-1724
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to LEAD Charter School District?
LEAD Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 333 students.
What is the racial composition of students in LEAD Charter School District?
85% of LEAD Charter School District students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of LEAD Charter School District?
LEAD Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 67:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is LEAD Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,589 is less than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
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