Academy Charter High School is a four-year charter public high school located in Lake Como, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that operates independently of the local school district under the terms of a charter granted by the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education.
Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy Charter High School's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Red, Royal blue
Average Class Size
9 students
School Rankings
Academy Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Charter High School is 0.53, 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
#1858 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
60%
35%
Black
34%
14%
White
3%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
BadmintonBowling
CrewDance
DivingFencing
Indoor SoccerMountain Biking
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
dfs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Charter High School's ranking?
Academy Charter High School is ranked #1858 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Academy Charter High School often compared to?
Academy Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Communications High 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 38% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Academy Charter High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy Charter High School?
166 students attend Academy Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Academy Charter High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Charter High School?
Academy Charter High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy Charter High School offer ?
Academy Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Charter High School part of?
Academy Charter High School is part of Academy Charter High School District.
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