The Barack Obama Green Charter High School

The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District

www.obamagreencharter.org

Charter School 257 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Barack Obama Green Charter High School (BOGCHS), located in Plainfield, New Jersey, is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a unique intersection of academic rigor and environmental stewardship. The school’s curriculum is centered on the "Green" theme, which integrates sustainability, environmental science, and social responsibility into the core educational experience. By focusing on these topics, the school aims to prepare students to be informed, environmentally conscious citizens who are capable of addressing 21st-century global challenges.

Beyond its focus on sustainability, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, small-school environment that prioritizes personalized learning and student development. BOGCHS utilizes a college-preparatory approach designed to equip students with the critical thinking, leadership, and technological skills necessary for post-secondary success. Through its commitment to high academic standards and community-focused projects, the school seeks to empower its students to become leaders within their local community and beyond.

257

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	181
Black	73
Asian	1

Hispanic
181 (70.4 %)
Black
73 (28.4 %)
White
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District
Phone:	(877)643-4064
Website:	http://www.obamagreencharter.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 31

Grade 9 52

Grade 10 50

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 62