Serving 429 students in grades 9-12, Newark Prep Charter School 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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤1%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)13%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
20%
34%
Black
77%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)70-74%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newark Prep Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newark Prep Charter School?
The graduation rate of Newark Prep Charter School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Newark Prep Charter School?
429 students attend Newark Prep Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Newark Prep Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newark Prep Charter School?
Newark Prep Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newark Prep Charter School offer ?
Newark Prep Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newark Prep Charter School part of?
Newark Prep Charter School is part of Newark Prep Charter School District.
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