Serving 327 students in grades 9-12, Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts's student population of 327 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
327 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1937 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%

Hispanic
35%
34%

Black
34%
15%

White
28%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts is ranked #1937 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts often compared to?
Chartertech High School For The Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Foundation Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts?
327 students attend Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts?
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts offer ?
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts part of?
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts is part of Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts School District.
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