Barack Obama Green Charter High School is a charter high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades in Plainfield, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that focuses on education in the field of Sustainability and Leadership.
Serving 358 students in grades 6-12, The Barack Obama Green Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Barack Obama Green Charter School's student population of 358 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
The Barack Obama Green Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Barack Obama Green Charter School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1499 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
73%
35%
Black
26%
14%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.7%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Barack Obama Green Charter School's ranking?
The Barack Obama Green Charter School is ranked #1499 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are The Barack Obama Green Charter School often compared to?
The Barack Obama Green Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Barack Obama Green Charter School?
The graduation rate of The Barack Obama Green Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend The Barack Obama Green Charter School?
358 students attend The Barack Obama Green Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of The Barack Obama Green Charter School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Barack Obama Green Charter School?
The Barack Obama Green Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Barack Obama Green Charter School offer ?
The Barack Obama Green Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Barack Obama Green Charter School part of?
The Barack Obama Green Charter School is part of The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District.
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