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North Star Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 6,714 students in North Star Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in North Star Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
2,553 Schools
# Students
6,714 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
35:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Star Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Graduation Rate
88%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.2%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
16%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
81%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% White
1%
37%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,396 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,394 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$157 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$150 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,396
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,394
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Star Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101
Gr: K-12 | 6,714 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Star Academy Charter School District?
North Star Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 6,714 students.
What is the rank of North Star Academy Charter School District?
North Star Academy Charter School District is ranked #203 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Star Academy Charter School District?
81% of North Star Academy Charter School District students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Star Academy Charter School District?
North Star Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 35:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is North Star Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,394 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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