UPLIFT ACADEMY

UPLIFT Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Newark Public School District school district, located in NEWARK, NJ with about 83 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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.

UPLIFT Academy, located on Newton Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a specialized educational institution focused on providing a structured and supportive environment for students who may require an alternative approach to traditional schooling. As a program often associated with the Newark Public Schools district’s alternative education initiatives, it is designed to help students overcome academic and behavioral challenges, re-engage with their studies, and get back on track toward high school graduation.

The academy emphasizes a personalized learning experience, typically featuring smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of its student body. By fostering a culture of accountability and resilience, UPLIFT Academy aims to empower its students to develop the social-emotional skills and academic proficiency necessary to succeed in their future endeavors, whether those involve higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

For more information, contact UPLIFT Academy at (973) 424-4391 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

150 Newton St
NEWARK, NJ 07103
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UPLIFT ACADEMY is a public Title I school in NEWARK, NJ with about 83 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
83
Teachers:
1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 83 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UPLIFT ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.

Black or African American
80.7%
Hispanic/Latino
15.7%
White
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

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.