Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts is a public charter high school for students in ninth through twelfth grades in Somers Point, Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that focuses on education in the performing arts.
Serving 253 students in grades 9-12, Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts's student population of 253 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Blue, Green, Red, Purple, Yellow
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts 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 Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts is 0.70, 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
#2070 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
34%
14%
White
29%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts is ranked #2070 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts often compared to?
Chartertech High School For The Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Foundation Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts?
253 students attend Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts?
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts offer ?
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts part of?
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts is part of Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts School District.
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