University Heights Charter School District

74 Hartford St
Newark, NJ 07103
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 679 students in University Heights Charter 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 Heights Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,557 Schools
# Students
679 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

University Heights Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#624 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of University Heights Charter   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
5%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of University Heights Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University Heights Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
32%
# Black Students
564 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
83%
15%
# White Students
n/a
536,279 Students
% White Students
n/a
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
113
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
58
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
-
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,538 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,552 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of University Heights Charter   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of University Heights Charter   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,538
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in University Heights Charter   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,552
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in University Heights Charter   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best University Heights Charter School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Heights Charter School
Charter School
Math: 5% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
74 Hartford Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 623-1965
Grades: PK-8
| 679 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to University Heights Charter School District?
University Heights Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 679 students.
What is the rank of University Heights Charter School District?
University Heights Charter School District is ranked #622 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in University Heights Charter School District?
83% of University Heights Charter School District students are Black, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of University Heights Charter School District?
University Heights Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is University Heights Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,552 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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