Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, University Heights 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 was 7% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)7%
36%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
35%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)47.9%
18.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
University Heights Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend University Heights Charter School?
679 students attend University Heights Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of University Heights Charter School students are Black, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Heights Charter School?
University Heights Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does University Heights Charter School offer ?
University Heights Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Heights Charter School part of?
University Heights Charter School is part of University Heights Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is University Heights Charter School located?
University Heights Charter School is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in University Heights.
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