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#2071 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Academy Charter High School
High School · Academy Charter High School · Lake Como, NJ
A charter high school in Lake Como, NJ where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1725 MAIN STREET, Lake Como, NJ 07719
- Math 3% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy Charter High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy Charter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,877
Median home value
$628,700
Median rent
$1,754/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Academy Charter High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,156NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academy Charter High School is listed in Academy Charter High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy Charter High School
Academy Charter High School is a public high school in Lake Como, NJ, part of Academy Charter High School, serving approximately 173 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,071 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy Charter High School
What grades does Academy Charter High School serve?
Academy Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy Charter High School?
Academy Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy Charter High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy Charter High School rank in NJ?
Academy Charter High School ranks #2,071 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Academy Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy Charter High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Academy Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, Academy Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy Charter High School a Title I school?
No, Academy Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy Charter High School?
76.9% of students at Academy Charter High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (732) 681-8377
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 07719)
- 22,138
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07719; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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