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Soaring Heights Charter School vs. Learning Community Charter School

Should you attend Soaring Heights Charter School or Learning Community 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
Soaring Heights Charter School
1 Romar Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Learning Community Charter School
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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%)

Learning Community 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 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
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 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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).
Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Learning Community 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 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
273 students
630 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Learning Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Soaring Heights Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Learning Community Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
47 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Learning Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Learning Community Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the The Learning Community 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

#329 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#388 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Soaring Heights Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Learning Community Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in NJ)
54%
(Top 30% in NJ)
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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Learning Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the The Learning Community Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in NJ)
76%
(Top 20% in NJ)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Learning Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the The Learning Community Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 30% in NJ)
35-39%
(Top 20% in NJ)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Learning Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the The Learning Community 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 Soaring Heights Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Learning Community Charter School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
45
Kindergarten Students
48
64
Grade 1 Students
25
66
Grade 2 Students
25
66
Grade 3 Students
25
66
Grade 4 Students
25
66
Grade 5 Students
50
66
Grade 6 Students
24
67
Grade 7 Students
25
61
Grade 8 Students
26
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
35%
31%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Learning Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the The Learning Community 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
12%
20%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Learning Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the The Learning Community 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
25%
16%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Learning Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the The Learning Community 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
14%
29%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Learning Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the The Learning Community 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
6%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
3%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Learning Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the The Learning Community 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.
0.78
0.76
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Learning Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the The Learning Community 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
27%
25%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Learning Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the The Learning Community 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
9%
5%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Learning Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the The Learning Community 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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