Jose Marti STEM Academy

Jose Marti Freshman Academy, located on Summit Avenue in Union City, New Jersey, serves as a specialized transitional campus dedicated exclusively to ninth-grade students. By focusing solely on the freshman experience, the academy aims to bridge the gap between middle school and the more rigorous environment of high school. The school’s model is designed to provide incoming students with a supportive, personalized academic foundation, helping them adjust to the expectations of secondary education while fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit during this pivotal year.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Jose Marti Freshman Academy emphasizes student development through a structured environment that prioritizes preparation for future success in higher grades. The school utilizes its unique "freshman-only" setting to implement targeted interventions, guidance programs, and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests early on. By concentrating resources on a single grade level, the academy strives to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to build the academic habits and confidence required to excel throughout their high school career and beyond.