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University Academy Charter High School
High School · University Academy Charter High School · Jersey City, NJ
A charter high school in Jersey City, NJ where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
275 WEST SIDE AVENUE, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Math 8% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University Academy Charter High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2021, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Academy Charter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), 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
$77,126
Median home value
$418,200
Median rent
$1,610/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
42.6%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07305; 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.
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
University Academy Charter High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,211NCES 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.
University Academy Charter High School is listed in University Academy Charter High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Academy Charter High School
University Academy Charter High School is a public high school in Jersey City, NJ, part of University Academy Charter High School, serving approximately 433 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,987 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Academy Charter High School
What grades does University Academy Charter High School serve?
University Academy Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University Academy Charter High School?
University Academy Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Academy Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Academy Charter High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Academy Charter High School rank in NJ?
University Academy Charter High School ranks #1,987 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is University Academy Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
University Academy Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 University Academy Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Academy Charter High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is University Academy Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, University 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 University Academy Charter High School a Title I school?
No, University Academy Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Academy Charter High School?
82.7% of students at University 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
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.7%
- Phone
- (201) 200-3200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07305)
- 71,643
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 07305; 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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