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Jersey City Global Charter School vs. Soaring Heights Charter School

Should you attend Jersey City Global Charter School or Soaring Heights Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Jersey City Global Charter School
255 Congress Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Soaring Heights Charter School
1 Romar Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Jersey City Global Charter School ranks 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 5%)

Soaring Heights Charter School ranks 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 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jersey City Global Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Soaring Heights Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
433 students
273 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jersey City Global Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Soaring Heights Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jersey City Global Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Soaring Heights Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jersey City Global Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Soaring Heights Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jersey City Global Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jersey City Global Charter School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Soaring Heights Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Soaring Heights Charter School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#276 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#284 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jersey City Global Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Soaring Heights Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in NJ)
55-59%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jersey City Global Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Global Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Soaring Heights Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Soaring Heights Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jersey City Global Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Global Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Soaring Heights Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Soaring Heights Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jersey City Global Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Global Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Soaring Heights Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Soaring Heights Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jersey City Global Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Soaring Heights Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
70
48
Grade 1 Students
59
25
Grade 2 Students
57
25
Grade 3 Students
61
25
Grade 4 Students
47
25
Grade 5 Students
51
50
Grade 6 Students
26
24
Grade 7 Students
34
25
Grade 8 Students
28
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
55%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jersey City Global Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jersey City Global Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Soaring Heights Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Soaring Heights Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jersey City Global Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jersey City Global Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Soaring Heights Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Soaring Heights Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jersey City Global Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jersey City Global Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Soaring Heights Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Soaring Heights Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jersey City Global Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jersey City Global Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Soaring Heights Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Soaring Heights Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
6%
% Two or more races
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jersey City Global Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jersey City Global Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Soaring Heights Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Soaring Heights Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jersey City Global Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jersey City Global Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Soaring Heights Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Soaring Heights Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jersey City Global Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jersey City Global Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Soaring Heights Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Soaring Heights Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jersey City Global Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jersey City Global Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Soaring Heights Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Soaring Heights Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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