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Philip's Academy Charter School

342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Philip's Academy 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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Philip's Academy Charter School's student population of 639 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
639 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 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
Philip's Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philip's Academy Charter School is 0.22, 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)
#1339 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Philip's Academy Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Philip's Academy 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.
41%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Philip's Academy 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 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Philip's Academy 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
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Philip's Academy Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Philip's Academy Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
88%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Philip's Academy 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%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Philip's Academy Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Philip's Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Philip's Academy Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Philip's Academy Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Philip's Academy 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
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Philip's Academy 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
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 is Philip's Academy Charter School's ranking?
Philip's Academy Charter School is ranked #1339 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Philip's Academy Charter School often compared to?
Philip's Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Academy Charter School, The Gray Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Philip's Academy Charter School?
639 students attend Philip's Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Philip's Academy Charter School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip's Academy Charter School?
Philip's Academy Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Philip's Academy Charter School offer ?
Philip's Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Philip's Academy Charter School part of?
Philip's Academy Charter School is part of Phillip's Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Philip's Academy Charter School located?
Philip's Academy Charter School is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in University Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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