For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 429 students in University Academy Charter High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in University Academy Charter High School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
429 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
University Academy Charter High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#620 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)3.7%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Hispanic
29%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Black
60%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% White
3%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,991 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,536 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
Spending
$10 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$29,991
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,536
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
Best University Academy Charter High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 West Side Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 200-3200
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 200-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University Academy Charter High School District?
University Academy Charter High School District manages 1 public schools serving 429 students.
What is the rank of University Academy Charter High School District?
University Academy Charter High School District is ranked #617 out of 642 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 University Academy Charter High School District?
60% of University Academy Charter High School District students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of University Academy Charter High School District?
University Academy Charter High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is University Academy Charter High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,536 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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