North Star Academy Charter School
Tel:
(973)642-0101
- North Star Academy Charter School serves 4,866 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- North Star Academy Charter School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Top Placements
North Star Academy Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- North Star Academy Charter School's student population of 4,866 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 283 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2010) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 4,866 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 283 teachers |
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School Comparison
- North Star Academy Charter School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,234 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Star Academy Charter School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #425 out of 2234 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 10% |
| Hispanic | 97% | 28% |
| Black | 3% | 15% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Star Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to North Star Academy Charter School is Science Park High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Great Oaks Legacy Charter School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark Science Park High School Grades: 7-12 | 811 students
0.2 miles
260 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973)733-8689 0.2 7-12 811 - Newark Great Oaks Legacy Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 1,445 student
0.3 miles
24 Maiden Lane
Newark, NJ 07102
(973)565-9170 0.3 PK-12 1,445 - Newark Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 551 students
0.3 miles
18 Heller Parkway, 243 Woodsid
Newark, NJ 07104
(973)481-9001 0.3 K-8 551 - Newark Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 853 students
0.4 miles
250 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973)733-6378 0.4 9-12 853 - Newark American History High School Grades: 7-12 | 482 students
0.6 miles
74 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973)733-7333 0.6 7-12 482
School Reviews
| 5 North Star Academy is the best school I have ever attended. The dedication and support from the teachers and students push me to strive for my best. North Star Academy is a great school for someone who wants to make something out of their life, and attend the best college possible. - Posted by Student/Alumni - nadre |
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