University Heights Charter School serves 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
University Heights Charter School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Heights Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
University Heights Charter School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Heights Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of University Heights Charter School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1944 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
17%
32%
Black
83%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Heights Charter School's ranking?
University Heights Charter School is ranked #1944 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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
What school district is University Heights Charter School part of?
University Heights Charter School is part of University Heights Charter School District.
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