University Academy Charter High School is a four-year comprehensive public charter high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Jersey City, in Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 433 students in grades 9-12, University Academy Charter High 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Academy Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
University Academy Charter High School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
University Academy Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Academy Charter High School is 0.55, 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
#2018 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
29%
34%
Black
60%
15%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Academy Charter High School's ranking?
University Academy Charter High School is ranked #2018 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are University Academy Charter High School often compared to?
University Academy Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union County Teams Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Academy Charter High School?
The graduation rate of University Academy Charter High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend University Academy Charter High School?
433 students attend University Academy Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of University Academy Charter High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Academy Charter High School?
University Academy Charter High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does University Academy Charter High School offer ?
University Academy Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Academy Charter High School part of?
University Academy Charter High School is part of University Academy Charter High School District.
In what neighborhood is University Academy Charter High School located?
University Academy Charter High School is located in the Hackensack River Waterfront neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Hackensack River Waterfront.
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