URBAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

URBAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paterson Public School District school district, located in PATERSON, NJ with about 112 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 11 teachers, URBAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

URBAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, located at 112 N. 5th Street in Paterson, New Jersey, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous and structured educational environment for students in the Paterson community. The school is built on the philosophy of developing the "whole child," placing a strong emphasis on character building, leadership skills, and academic proficiency. By integrating core curriculum subjects with leadership-focused programming, the academy aims to prepare its students to become proactive, responsible, and engaged citizens who are capable of navigating and succeeding in a global society.

The academy typically serves a K-8 population (though this can vary by district expansion), fostering a tight-knit school culture that prioritizes community involvement and high expectations for student achievement. Through a combination of small class sizes and a disciplined instructional approach, URBAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY seeks to bridge educational equity gaps, ensuring that students from Paterson receive the support, mentorship, and resources necessary to excel academically while developing the soft skills required for long-term professional and personal success.

For more information, contact URBAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY at (973) 321-2520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.