Summary:
University Academy Charter High School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Jersey City, New Jersey. With a total enrollment of 433 students, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, but faces challenges in maintaining academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The school's four-year graduation rate is 91.3%, and it has a 1.0% dropout rate, which are positive indicators. However, the school's test scores have generally declined from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2024-2025 school year, with the exception of a slight increase in Science proficiency. In 2024-2025, only 27% of 9th graders were proficient or better in ELA, and just 8.4% of 9th and 11th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics. These declining test scores suggest the school may be struggling to support student academic achievement.
Additionally, University Academy Charter High School serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 82.68% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending of $12,934 per student in 2018-2019 is also relatively low, which may impact its ability to provide adequate resources and support for its students. Despite these challenges, the school's focus on a small student-teacher ratio indicates an effort to provide more individualized attention and support for its students.
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