Serving 332 students in grades 7-12, Academy For Urban Leadership 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School's student population of 332 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Academy For Urban Leadership 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 Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2032 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
92%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School's ranking?
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School is ranked #2032 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School often compared to?
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Barack Obama Green Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School?
The graduation rate of Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School?
332 students attend Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School?
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School offer ?
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School part of?
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School is part of Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School District.
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