Below Average
#2136 of 2,466 schools in NJ
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
High School · The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District · Plainfield, NJ
A charter high school in Plainfield, NJ where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35 Watchung ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
- Math 7% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Barack Obama Green Charter High School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2021, to 13% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Barack Obama Green Charter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,882
Median home value
$369,400
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
37.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Teams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Plainfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,145 | Compare → |
| North Plainfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,199 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,712NCES 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.
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School is listed in The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School is a public high school in Plainfield, NJ, part of The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District, serving approximately 311 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,136 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
What grades does The Barack Obama Green Charter High School serve?
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Barack Obama Green Charter High School?
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Barack Obama Green Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Barack Obama Green Charter High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Barack Obama Green Charter High School rank in NJ?
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School ranks #2,136 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is The Barack Obama Green Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 The Barack Obama Green Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Barack Obama Green Charter High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is The Barack Obama Green Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, The Barack Obama Green 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 The Barack Obama Green Charter High School a Title I school?
No, The Barack Obama Green Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Barack Obama Green Charter High School?
59.5% of students at The Barack Obama Green 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.9%
- Phone
- (877) 643-4064
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07060)
- 47,560
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 07060; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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