Is Academy Charter High School a good school?

Academy Charter High School ranks in the bottom 5.7% of New Jersey high schools.

How many students attend Academy Charter High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended Academy Charter High School.

What is the racial makeup of Academy Charter High School?

Students at Academy Charter High School are 59% Hispanic, 37% African American, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

Academy Charter High School

Summary:

Academy Charter High School is a public charter high school located in Lake Como, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 180. The school is part of the Academy Charter High School District, which is ranked 608 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby public high schools, such as Ocean Township High School, Point Pleasant Borough High School, and Point Pleasant Beach High School, Academy Charter High School has a significantly higher percentage of minority students, consistently poor academic performance on standardized tests, fluctuating graduation and dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 24.4% of 9th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and only 2.2% were proficient or better in Algebra I, significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages.

The high percentage of low-income students at Academy Charter High School, with 69.44% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's academic and attendance challenges. This suggests that the school may need additional resources and support to address the needs of its student population. While the school's charter status and smaller size may provide opportunities for targeted interventions and innovative approaches, addressing the significant racial disparities and inconsistent performance will require a comprehensive and sustained effort to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1725 Main Street
Lake Como, NJ 07719

(732) 681-8377

District: Academy Charter High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
398^th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,358

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.9%

African American:

36.7%

White:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy Charter High School ranks worse than 94.3% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy Charter High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.9%), African American (36.7%), White (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy Charter High School is 9.4. (See more...)

Compare Academy Charter High School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy Charter High School is $14,358.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Academy Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy Charter High School 398^th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Academy Charter High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Academy Charter High School 608^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2005	28.12	285^th	351	18.8%
2006	5.78	334^th	357	6.4%
2007	7.47	329^th	361	8.9%
2008	14.74	314^th	359	12.5%
2009	7.39	341^st	370	7.8%
2010	4.91	350^th	371	5.7%
2011	3.12	357^th	378	5.6%
2012	16.29	345^th	388	11.1%
2013	16.88	347^th	396	12.4%
2014	6.06	380^th	411	7.5%
2015	12.78	401^st	406	1.2%
2016	4.93	409^th	409	0.0%
2017	12.63	383^rd	411	6.8%
2018	20.95	344^th	415	17.1%
2019	15.46	352^nd	416	15.4%
2021	9.45	392^nd	405	3.2%
2022	27.63	282^nd	415	32.0%
2023	11.09	398^th	422	5.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.85	83^rd	344	75.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	21.10	293^rd	326	10.1%
2022	57.02	82^nd	324	74.7%
2023	20.41	301^st	344	12.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	10.50	385^th	403	4.5%
2019	8.15	379^th	408	7.1%
2021	13.70	366^th	402	9.0%
2022	27.67	284^th	414	31.4%
2023	8.11	403^rd	416	3.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	16.72	359^th	405	11.4%
2019	9.91	379^th	407	6.9%
2021	8.02	397^th	402	1.2%
2022	19.72	317^th	410	22.7%
2023	13.64	358^th	414	13.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	26.80	215^th	266	19.2%
2019	14.36	251^st	254	1.2%
2021	22.57	221^st	247	10.5%
2022	45.26	106^th	256	58.6%
2023	22.44	207^th	250	17.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	35.01	236^th	368	35.9%
2019	29.09	257^th	364	29.4%
2021	17.35	351^st	374	6.1%
2022	38.30	204^th	382	46.6%
2023	20.94	322^nd	385	16.4%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Academy Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	12	103	2	14	n/a	n/a	131
2001	13	139	1	14	n/a	n/a	167
2002	14	173	1	8	n/a	n/a	196
2003	14	173	1	8	n/a	n/a	196
2004	6	176	1	12	n/a	n/a	195
2005	8	173	0	18	n/a	n/a	199
2006	10	167	0	20	n/a	n/a	197
2007	6	170	0	28	n/a	n/a	204
2008	4	169	0	22	n/a	n/a	195
2009	5	195	1	25	0	0	226
2010	4	164	1	20	0	1	190
2011	2	160	0	24	1	1	188
2012	5	160	0	31	0	3	199
2013	4	173	0	32	0	3	212
2014	4	169	0	30	0	4	207
2015	3	162	0	31	0	3	199
2016	3	149	0	31	0	0	183
2017	4	130	0	40	0	2	176
2018	5	127	0	36	0	3	171
2019	6	122	0	61	0	3	192
2020	4	101	0	73	0	5	183
2021	2	80	0	75	0	3	160
2022	2	79	0	89	0	2	172
2023	6	66	0	106	0	2	180

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	131	14.0	9.4	55
2001	167	1.2	139.2	65.3
2002	196	19.0	10.3	69.4
2003	196	19.0	10.3	69.4
2004	195	17.2	11.3	72.3
2005	199	18.0	11.1	n/a
2006	197	18.0	10.9	68.5
2007	204	16.5	12.4	61.3
2008	195	14.0	13.9	65.1
2009	226	18.0	12.6	61.9
2010	190	17.0	11.1	73.7
2011	188	17.0	11.0	58
2012	199	17.5	11.3	36.7
2013	212	19.0	11.1	47.6
2014	207	18.2	11.3	80.2
2015	199	17.0	11.7	85.9
2016	183	16.0	11.4	86.3
2017	176	17.0	10.3	86.9
2018	171	17.0	10.0	84.2
2019	192	17.0	11.2	86.5
2020	183	17.0	10.7	81.4
2021	160	18.0	8.8	78.1
2022	172	18.0	9.5	64.5
2023	180	19.0	9.4	69.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academy Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	131	14.0	9.4	55
2001	167	1.2	139.2	65.3
2002	196	19.0	10.3	69.4
2003	196	19.0	10.3	69.4
2004	195	17.2	11.3	72.3
2005	199	18.0	11.1	n/a
2006	197	18.0	10.9	68.5
2007	204	16.5	12.4	61.3
2008	195	14.0	13.9	65.1
2009	226	18.0	12.6	61.9
2010	190	17.0	11.1	73.7
2011	188	17.0	11.0	58
2012	199	17.5	11.3	36.7
2013	212	19.0	11.1	47.6
2014	207	18.2	11.3	80.2
2015	199	17.0	11.7	85.9
2016	183	16.0	11.4	86.3
2017	176	17.0	10.3	86.9
2018	171	17.0	10.0	84.2
2019	192	17.0	11.2	86.5
2020	183	17.0	10.7	81.4
2021	160	18.0	8.8	78.1
2022	172	18.0	9.5	64.5
2023	180	19.0	9.4	69.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy Charter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,119 (7.8%)	$13,239 (92.2%)	$14,358

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy Charter High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 352^nd of 416 High schools	Ranks 398^th of 422 High schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Academy Charter High School)	16.7	24.4	7.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Academy Charter High School)	16.7	24.4	7.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Academy Charter High School)	30	2.2	27.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Academy Charter High School)	30	2.2	27.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Academy Charter High School)	25	2	23%
End of Course Algebra I (Academy Charter High School)	25	2	23%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	192	180	6.3%
African American	122	66	45.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	61	106	73.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	6
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.5%	69.4%	17%

Schools Near Academy Charter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)			NJSLA Mathematics (2023)		NJSLA Algebra I (2023)				NJSLA Geometry (2023)		NJSLA Algebra II (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1725 Main Street	Lake Como	07719	Monmouth County	Academy Charter High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 681-8377	180	19	9.4	69.4%	6 (3.3%)	66 (36.7%)	106 (58.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	11.1	398^th of 422 public high schools	5.7%		27.6	282^nd of 415 public high schools	32.0%	116	2.6			24.4				2.2		2.0					$14,358	$1,119	$13,239
Wall High School	Public	9-12	1630 18th Ave	Wall	07719	Monmouth County	Wall Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 556-2040	936	110	8.4	9.7%	770 (82.3%)	23 (2.5%)	100 (10.7%)	14 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.7%)	38.6	216^th of 422 public high schools	48.8%		48.9	157^th of 415 public high schools	62.2%	59	24.6			55.1				21.2		21.0	19.7	19.4	61.9	61.9	$12,492	$100	$12,392
Communications High School	Public	9-12	1740 New Bedford Road	Wall	07719	Monmouth County	Monmouth County Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 681-1010	309	31	9.9	1.0%	235 (76.1%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.4%)	30 (9.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	12 (3.9%)	96.2	4^th of 422 public high schools	99.1%		96.9	3^rd of 415 public high schools	99.3%	1	84.0			97.4							100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$16,390	$333	$16,057
Neptune High School	Public	9-12	55 Neptune Boulevard	Neptune	07753	Monmouth County	Neptune Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 776-2200	1,203	95	12.6	34.2%	201 (16.7%)	453 (37.7%)	459 (38.2%)	33 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.5%)	14.6	369^th of 422 public high schools	12.6%		18.7	344^th of 415 public high schools	17.1%	25	6.4			27.1				7.7		7.7	16.7	15.8			$11,210	$103	$11,107
Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science	Public	9-12	2325 Heck Avenue	Neptune	07753	Monmouth County	Monmouth County Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 775-0058	302	24	12.8	1.7%	134 (44.4%)	5 (1.7%)	21 (7.0%)	128 (42.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	94.8	7^th of 422 public high schools	98.3%		99.5	2^nd of 415 public high schools	99.5%	5	90.7			100.0							85.3	85.3			$16,078	$350	$15,728
Manasquan High School	Public	9-12	167 Broad Street	Manasquan	08736	Monmouth County	Manasquan School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 528-8820	948	83	11.4	12.3%	759 (80.1%)	15 (1.6%)	149 (15.7%)	9 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.8%)	64.3	101^st of 422 public high schools	76.1%		53.8	139^th of 415 public high schools	66.5%	38	49.2			63.2				27.4		26.8	67.2	67.2	81.3	81.3	$13,060		$13,060
Asbury Park High School	Public	9-12	1001 Sunset Avenue	Asbury Park	07712	Monmouth County	Asbury Park School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 776-2638	607	50	12.1	45.8%	11 (1.8%)	255 (42.0%)	338 (55.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	18.1	342^nd of 422 public high schools	19.0%		23.5	312^th of 415 public high schools	24.8%	30	2.2	8.4	8.8	25.4	2.4	1.2	0.0	15.6		13.0					$21,907	$332	$21,575
Point Pleasant Beach High School	Public	9-12	700 Trenton Avenue	Point Pleasant Beach	08742	Ocean County	Point Pleasant Beach School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 899-1817	358	38	9.3	8.4%	315 (88.0%)	5 (1.4%)	29 (8.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	39.9	208^th of 422 public high schools	50.7%		40.6	208^th of 415 public high schools	49.9%		24.2			59.5				23.7	0.0	18.0	21.1	21.1			$14,625	$369	$14,256
Ocean Township High School	Public	9-12	550 West Park Avenue	Oakhurst	07755	Monmouth County	Township of Ocean School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 531-5650	1,021	103	9.9	24.1%	608 (59.5%)	126 (12.3%)	208 (20.4%)	56 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.1%)	44.8	179^th of 422 public high schools	57.6%		30.2	272^nd of 415 public high schools	34.5%	93	23.4			68.2				14.0	10.0	13.5	60.0	52.9			$11,226	$64	$11,162
Point Pleasant Borough High School	Public	9-12	830 Laura Herbert Dr	Point Pleasant Beach	08742	Ocean County	Point Pleasant Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 701-1900	898	81	11.0	9.5%	809 (90.1%)	2 (0.2%)	68 (7.6%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.8%)	53.6	142^nd of 422 public high schools	66.4%		50.4	151^st of 415 public high schools	63.6%	9	39.0			59.6				15.0		15.0	57.8	56.7			$13,364	$41	$13,323

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