NJOtherCharterProfile data from NCES 2023-24

North Star Academy Charter School — School Profile & District Info

Other|NEWARK, New Jersey|North Star Academy Charter School

NEWARK, NJ 07102

School Profile

Grades
K–12
Enrollment
6,476
Student:Teacher
25.9:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
84.7%
Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
48%
51th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
20%
45th percentile in NJ
Graduation Rate
88%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.4%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
23 courses offered
808 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
572 test takers
Athletics
10 sports, 15 teams
323 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1
Worse than average in NJ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
6,191
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
492
38% fully certified
Counselors
14
Psychologists
3
Social Workers
14
Nurses
10
Security Staff
21
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$23,288
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$12,084
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$24,729
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 7%Local 75%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.2%
Below 150% poverty line
8.6%
Unemployment rate
11.6%
Uninsured residents
13.2%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
678
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
678
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
10%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
207 (31%)
Specific Learning Disability
160 (24%)
Autism
87 (13%)
Other Health Impairment
84 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
24 (4%)
Intellectual Disability
22 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

6,714
Current enrollment
Growing(+13% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about North Star Academy Charter School

North Star Academy Charter School currently enrolls 6,476 students across Other grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NJ.

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