For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 433 students in University Academy Charter High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in University Academy Charter High School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,571 Schools
# Students
433 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
University Academy Charter High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#620 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
29%
34%
% Black
60%
14%
% White
4%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,654 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,256 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,654
$26,937
Spending / Student
$20,256
$25,834
Best University Academy Charter High School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 West Side Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 200-3200
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 200-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University Academy Charter High School District?
University Academy Charter High School District manages 1 public schools serving 433 students.
What is the rank of University Academy Charter High School District?
University Academy Charter High School District is ranked #620 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in University Academy Charter High School District?
60% of University Academy Charter High School District students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of University Academy Charter High School District?
University Academy Charter High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is University Academy Charter High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,256 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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