Serving 340 students in grades 9-12, Peoples Preparatory 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Top Rankings
Peoples Preparatory Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1720 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
19%
34%
Black
79%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Peoples Preparatory Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peoples Preparatory Charter School's ranking?
Peoples Preparatory Charter School is ranked #1720 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peoples Preparatory Charter School?
The graduation rate of Peoples Preparatory Charter School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Peoples Preparatory Charter School?
340 students attend Peoples Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Peoples Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peoples Preparatory Charter School?
Peoples Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peoples Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Peoples Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peoples Preparatory Charter School part of?
Peoples Preparatory Charter School is part of Peoples Preparatory Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Peoples Preparatory Charter School located?
Peoples Preparatory 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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