INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TRENTON CHARTER SCHOOL

International Academy of Trenton Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 692 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, International Academy of Trenton Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The International Academy of Trenton Charter School (IATCS), located at 500 Perry Street in Trenton, New Jersey, is a public charter school committed to providing a rigorous, global-minded education to students in the Trenton community. The school operates with a mission to prepare its diverse student body for college and career success by fostering high academic achievement, personal integrity, and a sense of social responsibility. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the academy emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and inquiry-based learning to meet the needs of each individual student.

Beyond academics, the International Academy of Trenton places a strong focus on school culture and community engagement. The school strives to create a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop leadership qualities and an appreciation for cultural diversity. By maintaining high expectations for both students and faculty, IATCS works to bridge educational gaps and provide the local youth with the necessary tools to compete in an increasingly globalized world, all within a structured and safe learning setting.

For more information, contact International Academy of Trenton Charter School at (609) 759-2005 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
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INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TRENTON CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Trenton, NJ with about 692 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
692
Teachers:
38
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 692 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TRENTON CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.7%
Hispanic/Latino
26.3%

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.