North Star Academy Charter School
Tel:
(973)642-0101
- North Star Academy Charter School serves 3,989 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 40%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 50%) for the 2015-16 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- North Star Academy Charter School's student population of 3,989 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 291 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2010) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 3,989 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 291 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- North Star Academy Charter School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,236 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Star Academy Charter School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #332 out of 2,236 schools (Top 20%) | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 40% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 26% |
| Black | 87% | 16% |
| White | n/a | 46% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.69 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Star Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Star Academy Charter School is Newark Prep Charter School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Science Park High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Great Oaks Charter School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark Newark Prep Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 448 students
0.1 miles
570 Broad St.
Newark, NJ 07102
(862)307-7010 0.1 9-12 448 - Newark Science Park High School Grades: 7-12 | 847 students
0.2 miles
260 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973)733-8689 0.2 7-12 847 - Newark Great Oaks Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-11 | 486 students
0.3 miles
24 Maiden Lane
Newark, NJ 07102
(973)565-9170 0.3 6-11 486 - Newark Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 502 students
0.3 miles
18 Heller Parkway, 243 Woodsid
Newark, NJ 07104
(973)481-9001 0.3 K-8 502 - Newark Paulo Freire Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 269 students
0.3 miles
28 Burnet Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973)733-9393 0.3 9-12 269
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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