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University Academy Charter High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 441 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 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,557 Schools
# Students
441 Students
1,339,592 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
115,663 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
University Academy Charter High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 650 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#618 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
138,651 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
133 Students
423,286 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
32%
# Black Students
249 Students
196,461 Students
% Black Students
56%
15%
# White Students
21 Students
536,186 Students
% White Students
5%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
37,111 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
-
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
98,632
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
100,044
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
-
55,397
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,243 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,889 is less than the state median of $26,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,243
$27,353
Spending / Student
$19,889
$26,233
Best University Academy Charter High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University 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
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
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 441 students.
What is the rank of University Academy Charter High School District?
University Academy Charter High School District is ranked #620 out of 650 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in University Academy Charter High School District?
56% of University Academy Charter High School District students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 13:1, which is higher 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 $19,889 is less than the state median of $26,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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