University Heights Charter School
Tel:
(973)623-1965
- University Heights Charter School serves 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
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University Heights Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- University Heights Charter School's student population of 696 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 696 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- University Heights Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of University Heights Charter School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1753 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 10% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 27% |
| Black | 88% | 16% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | University Heights Charter School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to University Heights Charter School is Essex Co Youth House (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Phillip's Academy Charter School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Phillip's Academy Charter School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark Phillip's Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 376 students
0.1 miles
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973)624-0644 0.1 K-8 376 - Bridgeton Essex Co Youth House Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 67 students
0.2 miles
80 Duryea Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973)484-4908 0.2 8-12 67 - Newark Essex Rgc Alternative School
Grades: 11 | 1 students
0.3 miles
461 463 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
(973)648-7078 0.3 11 1 - Newark American History High School Grades: 7-12 | 451 students
0.4 miles
74 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973)733-7333 0.4 7-12 451 - Newark Newark Technical Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 689 students
0.4 miles
91 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973)412-2204 0.4 9-12 689
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