- Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School
- Discovery Charter School
- Greater Newark Academy
- Gray Charter School
- Lady Liberty Academy Charter School
- Maria L. Rogers Varisco Charter School
- Marion P. Thompson Charter School
- New Horizons Community Charter
- North Star Academy Schools
- North Star Academy Elementary School
- North Star Academy Downtown Middle School Campus
- North Star Academy Clinton Middle School Campus
- North Star Academy High School
- Robert Treat Academy
- TEAM Academy Charter Schools (KIPP Schools)
- Newark Collegiate Academy (TEAM Charter School)
- RISE Academy Charter School (KIPP School in TEAM Network)
- TEAM Academy Charter School (KIPP School)
- Univerisity Heights Charter School
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School
53 Lincoln Park
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-297-1275
F: 973-297-1120
www.alscs.org
| School Leader | Delacy Davis Frederica Bey (CEO) |
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| Grades | K - 3rd Grade | |
| Registration Process | Pickup at Office Call for Lottery Date |
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| School Features | Uniform: grey, white, black School Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Before & Aftercare: Free before care/ aftercare 4 -5:30pm Tutoring Session: provided in afterschool program Art & Technology: Art, Technology Integrated in Curriculum Team Sports: None |
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| Enrollment Info | 183 students enrolled Ethnicity: 90% African American, 10% Latino School Lunch Eligibilty: 75% |
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| 2007 Performance Indicators | 3rd Grade |
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| Special Education Model |
Inclusion |
Discovery Charter School
303-9 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-623-0222
F: 973-623-0024
| School Leader | Dr. Irene Hall (Co-Director) Barbara Wiland (Co-Director) |
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| Grades | 4th - 8th Grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Class Size | 15 students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Process | Application Pickup at Office Call for Lottery Date |
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| School Features | School Hours: 8:30am - 4:45pm Tutoring: Free Before and Afterschool Art & Technology: Music, Computer and Art Classes Extra: Kids in Business |
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| Enrollment Info | 79 students enrolled School Lunch Eligibilty: 75% |
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| 2006-07 Performance Indicators | NJASK 4
NJASK 5
NJASK 6
NJASK 7
GEPA
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Greater Newark Academy
72 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-242-3543
F: 973-242-5792
www.greaternewarkcharterschool.org
| School Leader | Peter Turnamanian (School Director) |
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| Grades | 5th - 8th Grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Start Date | September 4th, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Process | Pickup or Download Copy of Application Call for Lottery Date |
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| School Features | Uniform: Burgundy and Khaki School Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Before & Aftercare: Free Before Care/Paid Aftercare Tutoring Sessions: Provided in Afterschool Program Art & Technology: Art, Music & Spanish Classes Computer Ratio: 13 in each class Extracurricular: Student Government, Glassroots Club, Yearbook and more |
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| Enrollment Info | 180 students enrolled Ethnicity: 90% African American, 10% Latino School Lunch Eligibilty: 75% Student Attendance: 94% |
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| 2007 Performance Indicators | NJASK 5
NJASK 6
NJASK 7
GEPA
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| Special Education Model |
Inclusion |
Gray Charter School
55 Liberty Street
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-824-6661
www.graycharterschool.org
| School Leader | Miss Gray (Principal & Executive Director) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grades | K - 8th Grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Class Size | 18 students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Start Date | September 9th, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Process | Application Pickup at Office Call for Lottery Date |
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| School Features | Uniform: Blue & Khaki School Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Before & Aftercare: Free Before Care/Paid Aftercare Tutoring Sessions: Provided in Afterschool Program Art & Technology: Art, Music & Spanish Classes Team Sports: None |
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| Enrollment Info | 306 students enrolled Ethnicity: 90% African American, 10% Latino School Lunch Eligibilty: 75% Student Attendance: 94% |
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| 2007 Performance Indicators | NJASK 3
NJASK 4
NJASK 5
NJASK 6
NJASK 7
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| Special Education Model |
Inclusion |
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| School Message Model |
1.8% Individualized Education Program |
Lady Liberty Academy Charter School
23 Pennsylvania Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-623-9005
F: 973-623-4088
www.ladylibertyacademycs.org
| School Leader | Mr. Mugambe (Acting School Director) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grades | K - 8th Grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Class Size | 17 students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Process | Schedule Admissions Interview K: 1/29/08 1st - 8th grade: Call for Lottery Date |
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| School Features | Uniform: Grey & Light Blue School Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm Before & Aftercare: Free 7am & until 6:30pm Tutoring Sessions: Provided Art & Technology: Integrated in Curriculum (visit website to see Technology Plan) Computer Ratio: 3.3 Team Sports: None |
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| Enrollment Info | 443 students enrolled | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 Performance Indicators | NJASK 3
NJASK 4
NJASK 5
NJASK 6
NJASK 7
GEPA
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| Special Education Model |
Inclusion |
Maria L. Rogers Varisco Charter School
18 Heller Parkway (School Location)
233 Woodside Avenue (Administrative Office)
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-481-9001
F: 973-481-9009
www.mvrogerscharter.org
| School Leader | Ann Hayword (Principal) Teressa Segarra (Executive Director) |
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| Grades | 2nd - 8th Grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Class Size | 16 students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Start Date | September 8th, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Process | Download Applications online & Pickup Call for Lottery Date |
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| School Features | Uniform: Burgundy & Khaki School Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm Before & Aftercare: Free 7am & until 6:30pm Tutoring Sessions: Provided in Afterschool Program Art & Technology: Art Classes now provided Team Sports: None |
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| Enrollment Info | Ethnicity: 90% Latino, 10% African American School Lunch Eligibilty: 75% |
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| 2007 Performance Indicators | NJASK 5
NJASK 6
NJASK 7
GEPA
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| Special Education Model |
Inclusion |
Marion Thompson Charter School
370 South 7th Street
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-621-0060
F: 973-621-0061
www.mptcs.org
| School Leader | Lynette Tannis (Principal) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grades | K - 8th Grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Class Size | 20 students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Start Date | September 9th, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Process | Applications Available for Pickup 06/11/2008 Lottery Date |
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| School Features | Uniform: Blue & Khaki School Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Before & Aftercare: Free Before Care/Paid Aftercare Tutoring Sessions: Provided in Afterschool Program Languages Offered: Spanish & Chinese Art & Technology: Technology integrated in all subjects Clubs: West African Club, Poetry, Freestyle, Cooking, Sign Language, Rap, others Team Sports/Extracurriculars: Basketball, Student Council, Choir Academy |
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| Enrollment Info | 359 students enrolled Ethnicity: 97% African American, 3% Latino School Attendance: 94% |
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| 2007 Performance Indicators | NJASK 3
NJASK 4
NJASK 5
NJASK 6
NJASK 7
GEPA
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| Special Education Model |
Inclusion |
New Horizons Community Charter
45-59 Hayes Street
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-848-0400
F: 973-596-0984
www2.newcommunity.org/services/education/horizons
| School Leader | Andre Hollis (Principal) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grades | K - 5th Grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Class Size | 21 students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Process | Call for Waiting List 04/16 Lottery Date |
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| School Features | Uniform: Hunter Green & Khaki School Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm, 7:30 breakfast Before & Aftercare: NO Before Care/Paid Aftercare ($50 per week) Art, Music, Spanish & Computer Classes available Tutoring Sessions: SES Programs (September - March) SES: Student shortcomings (citywide) |
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| Enrollment Info | 468 students enrolled 95% Free or Reduced Lunch |
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| Performance Indicators | NJASK 4
NJASK 5
NJASK 6
NJASK 7
GEPA
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| Individual Education Programs |
14.7 |
North Star Academy Schools
10 Washington Place (Main Office Location)
Newark, NJ 07102
Uncommon Schools Network
www.uncommonschools.org/nsa
| Campuses | NS Elementary School Downtown Campus-Middle School Clinton Hill Campus-Middle School NS High School Campus |
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| North Star Leaders | James Virrilli (Co-Founder, Principal) Paul Bambrick-Santoyo (Managing Director) Norman Atkins (Co-Founder) |
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| Registration Process | Pickup Applications 03/25 Lottery Date |
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| 2007 Performance Indicators | NJASK 5
NJASK 6
NJASK 7
GEPA
HSPA
90.9% graduated passing HSPA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Language Diversity | 85.8% English |
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| Special Education Model |
Inclusion |
North Star Academy Elementary School
226 Dayton Street
Newark, NJ 07114
T: 973-484-2221
F: 973-484-2311
www.uncommonschools.org/nsa
| School Leader | Julie Jackson | |
| Grades | K - 4th Grade | |
| Average Class Size | 19 students | |
| Start Date | September 9, 2009 | |
| School Features | Uniform: Green & Khaki School Hours: 7:30am - 3:45pm Tutoring Sessions: Provided Art & Technology: Integrated in Curriculum Team Sports: None |
North Star Academy Downtown Middle School Campus
10 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-642-0101
F: 973-642-5800
www.uncommonschools.org/nsa
| School Leader | James Virrilli (North Star Co-Founder & Principal of Downtown Campus) | |
| Grades | 5 - 8th grade | |
| Average Class Size | 19 students | |
| Start Date | September 9, 2009 | |
| School Features | Uniform: Green & Khaki School Hours: 7:30am - 3:45pm Computer Ratio: 3.3 Tutoring Sessions: Provided Art & Technology: Integrated in Curriculum Team Sports: None |
North Star Academy Clinton Middle School Campus
600 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
T: 973-484-2221
F: 973-484-2311
www.uncommonschools.org/nsa
| School Leader | Michael Mann (Co-Director) Jesse Rector (Co-Director) |
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| Grades | 5 - 8th grade | |
| Average Class Size | 19 students | |
| Start Date | September 9, 2009 | |
| School Features | Uniform: Green & Khaki School Hours: 7:30am - 3:45pm Computer Ratio: 3.3 Tutoring Sessions: Provided Art & Technology: Integrated in Curriculum Team Sports: None |
North Star Academy High School
10 Washington Place (Same as Main Office)
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-642-0101
F: 973-642-4811
www.uncommonschools.org/nsa
| School Leader | Shana Pryatt(Principal) | |
| Grades | 9 - 12th grade | |
| Average Class Size | 19 students | |
| Start Date | September 9, 2009 | |
| School Features | Uniform: Navy Blue & Khaki School Hours: 7:30am - 3:45pm Tutoring Sessions: Provided Art & Technology: Integrated in Curriculum Team Sports: Basketball and Track |
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| Additional Information | Summer Interdisciplinary Study: Example Of courses offered: Oratory, The African Diaspora, Creative Approaches to Short Story |
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| College Placement | 100% of North Star’s high school graduates have been accepted into at least one four-year college. Our graduates average four acceptances each and approximately 95% enroll in four-year universities after graduation, including schools such as Emory University, Howard University, the University of Chicago, Oberlin College, Mount Holyoke College, Boston College, and Rutgers University. Over the past five years, North Star's 4-year college placement rate ranks highest among all high schools in the state of New Jersey |
Robert Treat Academy
443 Clifton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
T: 973-482-8811
F: 973-482-2681
www.roberttreat.org
| School Leader | Michael Pallante | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grades | K - 8th grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Class Size | 25 students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Start Date | September 9th, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Process | Next Kindergarten Lottery Held First Friday in January 2010 Interest applicants must attend orientation meeting |
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| School Features | Uniform: Green & Beige School Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm Before & Aftercare: Offered w/ Fee Tutoring Sessions: Available during Afterschool Program Computer Ratio: 3.5/Classroom Team Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Baseball |
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| Enrollment Info | 450 students enrolled 97% African American 3% Latino |
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| 2007 Performance Indicators | NJASK 3
NJASK 4
NJASK 5
NJASK 6
NJASK 7
GEPA
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| Special Education Model |
Inclusion |
TEAM Academy Charter Schools (KIPP Schools)
T: 973-624-1622
F: 973-556-1238
KIPP Schools Network
www.teamacademy.org
www.kipp.org
| Campuses | Newark Collegiate Academy RISE Academy Campus TEAM Academy Campus |
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| TEAM Leader | Ryan Hill (Executive Director) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grades | 5 - 12th grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Class Size | 18 students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Process | Pickup or Apply Directly Online Call for Lottery Date |
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| School Features | Uniform: Blue & Khaki School Hours: M 7:25am - 4:00pm, T-Th 7:25am - 5:00pm, F 7:25am - 3:00pm |
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| Enrollment Info | 766 students enrolled in system | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 Performance Indicators | NJASK 5
NJASK 6
NJASK 7
GEPA
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Newark Collegiate Academy (TEAM Charter School)
301 Kinney Street
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-624-1622
F: 973-556-1238
www.newarkcollegiate.org
| School Leader | Nathan Smalley Ryan Hill (Executive Director) |
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| Grades | 9 - 12th Grade | |
| Average Class Size | 18 students | |
| Registration Process | Pickup or Apply Directly Online Call for Lottery Date |
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| School Features | Uniform: Blue & Khaki School Hours: M 7:25am - 4:00pm, T-Th 7:25am - 5:00pm, F 7:25am - 3:00pm Art & Technology: Several Different Electives Offered each semester. Example: Classes in Technology, Drumline, Art Class, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Dance, Environmental Science Tutoring Sessions: Scheduled Hours Team Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country |
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| Enrollment Info | 142 students enrolled | |
| Special Education Model |
Inclusion |
RISE Academy Charter School (KIPP School in TEAM Network)
21 Ashland Street
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-242-7423
F: 973-556-1238
www.rise-academy.org
| School Leader | Drew Martin (School Leader) Ryan Hill (Executive Director) |
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| Grades | 5 - 8th grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Class Size | 18 students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Process | Pickup Application or Apply Directly Online Call for Lottery Date |
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| School Features | Uniform: Blue & Khaki School Hours: M 7:25am - 4:00pm, T-Th 7:25am - 5:00pm, F 7:25am - 3:00pm Before & Aftercare: Free Before Care/ Paid Aftercare Art & Technology: Several Different Electives Offered each semester. Example: Classes in Technology, Drumline, Art Class, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Dance, Environmental Science Tutoring Sessions: Scheduled Hours Team Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country |
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| Enrollment Info | 273 students enrolled School Lunch Eligibility: 75% Student Attendance: 94% |
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| 2007 Performance Indicators | NJASK 5
NJASK 6
NJASK 7
GEPA
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| Special Education Model |
Inclusion |
TEAM Academy Charter School (KIPP School)
334 Meeker Street
Newark, NJ 07112
T: 973-705-8326
F: 973-556-1238
www.teamacademy.org
| School Leader | Sha Reagans (School Leader) Ryan Hill (Executive Director) |
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| Grades | 5 - 8th grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Class Size | 18 students | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Process | Pickup Application or Apply Directly Online Call for Lottery Date |
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| School Features | Uniform: Blue & Khaki School Hours: M 7:25am - 4:00pm, T-Th 7:25am - 5:00pm, F 7:25am - 3:00pm Before & Aftercare: Free Before Care/ Paid Aftercare Tutoring Sessions: Provided in Afterschool Program Art & Technology: Several Different Electives Offered each semester. Example: Classes in Technology, Drumline, Art Class, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Dance, Environmental Science Team Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country |
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| Enrollment Info | 351 students enrolled School Lunch Eligibility: 75% |
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| 2007 Performance Indicators | NJASK 5
NJASK 6
NJASK 7
GEPA
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| Special Education Model |
Inclusion |
University Heights Charter School
74 Hartford Street
Newark, NJ 07103
T: 973-623-1965
F: 973-623-8511
| School Leader | Rashene Davis (Principal) Misha Simmonds (Executive Director) |
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| Grades | K - 5th Grade | |
| Average Class Size | 20 | |
| Start Date | September 9th, 2009 | |
| Registration Process | Pickup at Office Call for Lottery Date |
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| School Features | Uniform: Blue & Khaki School Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Before & Aftercare: Free Before Care/Paid Aftercare Tutoring Session: Provided in Afterschool Program Art & Technology: Art, Music & Spanish Classes Team Sports: None |
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| Enrollment Info | 216 students enrolled Ethnicity: 90% African American, 10% Latino School Lunch Eligibilty: 75% Student Attendance: 94% |
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| Special Education Model |
Inclusion |