Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Lead 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lead Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lead Charter School's student population of 166 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lead Charter School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
23%
32%
Black
77%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lead Charter School often compared to?
Lead Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peoples Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lead Charter School?
The graduation rate of Lead Charter School is 10-14%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lead Charter School?
166 students attend Lead Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lead Charter School students are Black, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead Charter School?
Lead Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lead Charter School offer ?
Lead Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lead Charter School part of?
Lead Charter School is part of LEAD Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Lead Charter School located?
Lead 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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