The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District

35 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060-1007
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 311 students in The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
311 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 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 92% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#469 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
38%
40-49%
49%
10-14%
23%
92%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
72%
34%
% Black
28%
15%
% White
n/a
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,511 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,325 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,511
$26,931
Spending / Student
$15,325
$25,828

Best The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District?
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District manages 1 public schools serving 311 students.
What is the rank of The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District?
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District is ranked #466 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District?
72% of The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District students are Hispanic, and 28% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District?
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,325 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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