Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

140 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is a public, all-male secondary school located in the South Ward of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the Eagle Academy Foundation network—a group of schools founded to address the specific educational and social challenges faced by young men of color in urban environments—the institution emphasizes academic rigor, leadership development, and character building. By fostering a culture of brotherhood and high expectations, the academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and prepare its students for success in college and beyond.

The school’s pedagogical approach is built on a foundation of mentorship, community engagement, and a supportive administrative structure. Beyond traditional coursework, students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities that promote civic responsibility and personal growth. By integrating a "holistic" focus on the student's identity and professional aspirations, Eagle Academy seeks to cultivate well-rounded leaders who are equipped to give back to their community and navigate the complexities of the modern world with confidence and integrity.

140

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	12
Black	122
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
122 (87.1 %)
Hispanic
12 (8.6 %)
American Indian
2 (1.4 %)
White
1 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newark Public School District
Phone:	(973)733-1234
Website:	http://eaglenewark.com
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 40

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 21

Ungraded 23