North Star Academy Charter School School District
School District · Newark, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,288
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,288
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
Evaluating North Star Academy Charter School?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Star Academy Charter School as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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North Star Academy Charter School
Newark · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$23,288
$2,321 vs New Jersey median
District size
6,490 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
Top-Rated Schools in North Star Academy Charter School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Star Academy Charter School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Star Academy Charter School
North Star Academy Charter School is a Newark, New Jersey school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 6,490 students with a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. The district invests $23,288 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, North Star Academy Charter School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Star Academy Charter School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, North Star Academy Charter School students show an average math proficiency of 56.0% and ELA proficiency of 68.5%.
District Map
Schools in North Star Academy Charter School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Star Academy Charter School with test data.
Schools in North Star Academy Charter School
1 schools Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Newark
- Total Enrollment
- 6,490
- Teachers (FTE)
- 250
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Star Academy Charter School?
North Star Academy Charter School has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Star Academy Charter School?
The average composite rating for North Star Academy Charter School is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Star Academy Charter School?
North Star Academy Charter School spends $23,288 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Star Academy Charter School?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Star Academy Charter School is 26:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Star Academy Charter School?
North Star Academy Charter School is the highest-rated school in North Star Academy Charter School with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in North Star Academy Charter School?
Across schools in North Star Academy Charter School with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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