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Lead Charter School

201 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
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Bottom 50%
Serving 196 students in grades 9-12, Lead Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lead Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lead Charter School's student population of 196 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
196 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Lead Charter School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
<50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lead Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
≤20%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lead Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
<50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lead Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lead Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
80%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lead Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lead Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Lead Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-44%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lead Charter School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lead Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lead Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lead Charter School often compared to?
Lead Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peoples Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lead Charter School?
The graduation rate of Lead Charter School is 40-44%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lead Charter School?
196 students attend Lead Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lead Charter School students are Black, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead Charter School?
Lead Charter School has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lead Charter School offer ?
Lead Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lead Charter School part of?
Lead Charter School is part of LEAD Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Lead Charter School located?
Lead Charter School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in West Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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