Barack Obama Green Charter High School is a charter high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades in Plainfield, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that focuses on education in the field of Sustainability and Leadership.
Serving 311 students in grades 6-12, The Barack Obama Green Charter High 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School's student population of 311 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
The Barack Obama Green Charter High 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 The Barack Obama Green Charter High School is 0.41, 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
#1445 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
72%
34%
Black
28%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 The Barack Obama Green Charter High School's ranking?
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School is ranked #1445 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are The Barack Obama Green Charter High School often compared to?
The Barack Obama Green Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Barack Obama Green Charter High School?
The graduation rate of The Barack Obama Green Charter High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend The Barack Obama Green Charter High School?
311 students attend The Barack Obama Green Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of The Barack Obama Green Charter High School students are Hispanic, and 28% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Barack Obama Green Charter High School?
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Barack Obama Green Charter High School offer ?
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Barack Obama Green Charter High School part of?
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School is part of The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District.
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