Serving 429 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 38%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% 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
School Overview
University Academy Charter High School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
University Academy Charter High 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 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
#2034 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Academy Charter High School's ranking?
University Academy Charter High School is ranked #2034 out of 2,184 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 38% 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 90-94%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend University Academy Charter High School?
429 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, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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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