Hudson Arts and Science Charter School

Charter School 846 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hudson Arts and Science Charter School (HASCS), located at 131 Midland Avenue in Kearny, New Jersey, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. As part of the broader iLearn Schools network, the institution focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). By integrating these subjects, the school aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce while maintaining a strong foundation in core academic disciplines.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a significant emphasis on character development and community engagement. HASCS fosters a structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that encourages cultural awareness and personal responsibility. Through small class sizes, data-driven instruction, and a partnership between educators and families, the school strives to close the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities for a diverse student body in the Hudson County area.

846

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hudson Arts and Science Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	639
Black	57
Asian	26
Two or More	3
American Indian	5

Hispanic
639 (75.5 %)
White
116 (13.7 %)
Black
57 (6.7 %)
Asian
26 (3.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hudson Arts and Science Charter School
Phone:	(201)773-9140
Website:	http://hudsoncharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 103

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 69