Summary:
Academy Charter High School is the only high school located in the Academy Charter High School District in Lake Como, New Jersey. This public charter school serves grades 9-12 and has a total enrollment of 173 students. The district is ranked 535 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While the school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 91.3%, its academic performance is concerning. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state averages, with most scores declining from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2024-2025 school year. For example, only 27.3% of 9th graders were proficient or better in ELA in 2024-2025, down from 26% the previous year, compared to the state average of around 50%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 2.9% of students proficient or better in Algebra I in 2024-2025, down from 9.3% the previous year.
Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (76.88%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's small size, with only 173 students, may also be a contributing factor to the challenges it faces. Despite these challenges, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 398 out of 422 high schools in 2022-2023 to 339 out of 434 high schools in 2024-2025, suggesting a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in New Jersey. Addressing these issues and improving student outcomes should be a priority for the Academy Charter High School District.
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