Peoples Preparatory Charter School

www.peoplesprepnewark.org

Charter School 340 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Peoples Preparatory Charter School (Peoples Prep), located on Bergen Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a public charter school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Founded on the principle that all students deserve access to a rigorous, college-preparatory education, the school is designed to cultivate academic excellence, civic responsibility, and personal character. Its curriculum is intentionally structured to prepare students not only for admission to competitive four-year colleges and universities but also for long-term success in their professional and personal lives.

The school is defined by a mission-driven culture that emphasizes high expectations and a supportive community environment. By fostering close relationships between faculty and students, Peoples Prep aims to provide the individualized attention necessary to close achievement gaps. Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong focus on cultivating leadership skills and social-emotional growth, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to the Newark community and the broader world.

340

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peoples Preparatory Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	65
Black	268
Two or More	7

Black
268 (78.8 %)
Hispanic
65 (19.1 %)
Two or More
7 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Peoples Preparatory Charter School
Phone:	(973)622-1790
Website:	http://www.peoplesprepnewark.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 9 113

Grade 10 68

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 73