Very Good
#148 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 28% of private schools
Urban Promise Academy
High School · Pennsauken, NJ
A private high school in Pennsauken, NJ serving grades 9th – 12th.
3601 FEDERAL ST, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
- 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
Data not available
View data sources
Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Urban Promise Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$81,307
Median home value
$194,400
Median rent
$1,192/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Camden County Technical School-pennsaukenEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| A.e. Burling High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Camden's Promise Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Urban Promise Academy is listed in Pennsauken, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Urban Promise Academy
Urban Promise Academy is a private high school in Pennsauken, NJ, serving approximately 45 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Urban Promise Academy
What grades does Urban Promise Academy serve?
Urban Promise Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Urban Promise Academy?
Urban Promise Academy has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Promise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Promise Academy is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Urban Promise Academy rank in NJ?
Urban Promise Academy ranks #148 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Urban Promise Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Urban Promise Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Urban Promise Academy a private school?
Yes, Urban Promise Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Urban Promise Academy a religious school?
Urban Promise Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Gender Split
- 38% M / 62% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Phone
- (856) 382-1874
- Area population (ZIP 08110)
- 18,955
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 08110; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.