New Horizons Community Charter School

Charter School 381 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

New Horizons Community Charter School, located on Hayes Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a public charter institution dedicated to providing a structured and supportive educational environment for students in the local community. As a charter school, it operates independently of the traditional district school board while remaining publicly funded, allowing it to implement specific academic programs and school culture initiatives designed to improve student outcomes and foster a sense of belonging among its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a mission of academic excellence and character development, aiming to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, New Horizons seeks to bridge achievement gaps by offering personalized learning experiences, small class settings, and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the Newark neighborhood. Through its location in the heart of the city, the school serves as a vital community hub, striving to empower its students with the skills and confidence necessary to navigate an increasingly complex world.

381

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Horizons Community Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	68
Black	311
Asian	1
American Indian	1

Black
311 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
68 (17.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	New Horizons Community Charter School
Phone:	(973)848-0400
Website:	http://nhccschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 27

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New Horizons Community Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	47
Grade 6	64
Grade 7	55
Grade 8	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New Horizons Community Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	53.5%
Male	177	46.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)