For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 679 students in University Heights Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in University Heights Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,584 Schools
# Students
679 Students
1,354,855 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
116,299 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
University Heights Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 650 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#635 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,683 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
140,242 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
444,003 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
33%
# Black Students
564 Students
197,693 Students
% Black Students
83%
15%
# White Students
n/a
525,999 Students
% White Students
n/a
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,908 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
40,646 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
113
51,047
# Students in K Grade:
58
86,192
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
91,576
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
90,644
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
92,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
92,743
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
94,002
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
95,763
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
97,172
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
100,524
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
104,681
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
104,798
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
99,269
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
97,655
# Ungraded Students:
-
56,746
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,538 is higher than the state median of $27,045. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,552 is less than the state median of $25,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,538
$27,045
Spending / Student
$24,552
$25,938
Best University Heights Charter School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
74 Hartford Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 623-1965
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 623-1965
Grades: PK-8
| 679 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University Heights Charter School District?
University Heights Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 679 students.
What is the rank of University Heights Charter School District?
University Heights Charter School District is ranked #635 out of 650 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in University Heights Charter School District?
83% of University Heights Charter School District students are Black, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of University Heights Charter School District?
University Heights Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is University Heights Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,552 is less than the state median of $25,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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