Soaring Heights Charter School District

1 Romar Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Soaring Heights Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 273 students in Soaring Heights Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Soaring Heights Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,573 Schools
# Students
273 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Soaring Heights Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#74 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
57%
38%
80-84%
49%
30-39%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.78
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
35%
10%
% Hispanic
12%
34%
% Black
25%
15%
% White
14%
38%
% Hawaiian
6%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,245 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,007
$26,931
Spending / Student
$14,245
$25,828

Best Soaring Heights Charter School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soaring Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Romar Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Soaring Heights Charter School District?
Soaring Heights Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 273 students.
What is the rank of Soaring Heights Charter School District?
Soaring Heights Charter School District is ranked #74 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Soaring Heights Charter School District?
35% of Soaring Heights Charter School District students are Asian, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Soaring Heights Charter School District?
Soaring Heights Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Soaring Heights Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,245 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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