Soaring Heights
Tel:
(201)434-4800
- Soaring Heights serves 237 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (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 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Soaring Heights places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Soaring Heights's student population of 237 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 237 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Soaring Heights's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Soaring Heights is 0.64, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #307 out of 2,236 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 51% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 27% |
| Black | 26% | 16% |
| White | 5% | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Soaraing Heights Charter School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Soaring Heights is Infinity Institute (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Infinity Institute (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alexander D. Sullivan School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jersey City Alexander D. Sullivan School Grades: PK-5 | 784 students
0.3 miles
171 Seaview Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201)915-6530 0.3 PK-5 784 - Jersey City Infinity Institute Grades: 6-12 | 253 students
0.4 miles
193 Old Bergen Road
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201)915-1404 0.4 6-12 253 - Jersey City Jersey City Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 561 students
0.5 miles
128 Danforth Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201)433-2288 0.5 K-8 561 - Jersey City Ezra L. Nolan School Grades: 6-8 | 262 students
0.6 miles
88 Gates Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201)915-6570 0.6 6-8 262
School Reviews
| 5 Soaring Heights was the best experience that could be given to a student both academically and socially. Once you get to high school you sill notice that most of the lesson plans were already taught by Soaring Heights, making it very preparatory. It's small atmosphere helps establish a strong healthy bond amongst the peers and teachers and the strict environment helps students follow regulations and procedures. A majority of the students are very well behaved because of the strict environment and personally I have become a disciplined individual who is eager to learn. All my appreciation goes to Soaring Heights and I wish I could go back because only now can I truly appreciate it. - Posted by Student/Alumni - truth |
| 2 When I used to attend this school, it was strict beyond belief, I am not sure if it still is because I no longer keep any contact with it but if it still is, the policies are unbelievable and the kids have no ability to have fun majority of the time. The academics were not the greatest either, I found myself lost in all of my classes after attending this school due to the lack of academic procedures. Unless you want your child to be full on academics (not the best although) then I do not recommend this school unless the system has changed through these years of my absence. - Posted by Student/Alumni - murdo |
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