PRIDE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Pride Academy Charter School is a public charter middle school that is part of the Pride Academy Charter School District school district, located in EAST ORANGE, NJ with about 287 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Pride Academy Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pride Academy Charter School, located at 117 Elmwood Avenue in East Orange, New Jersey, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 5 through 8. Founded on the principles of academic excellence and character development, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in competitive high school environments. By fostering a structured and supportive learning community, the academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities for families within the East Orange district and the surrounding areas.
Beyond its academic focus, Pride Academy is known for its strong commitment to "Core Values," which are integrated into the daily experience of the students to promote personal responsibility, integrity, and social awareness. The school utilizes a longer school day and year to maximize instructional time, allowing for deeper exploration of subjects and individualized attention. Through its mission, Pride Academy strives to cultivate not only skilled scholars but also principled, civic-minded citizens who are ready to make a positive impact on their community.
For more information, contact Pride Academy Charter School at (973) 672-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
PRIDE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in EAST ORANGE, NJ with about 287 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Pride Academy Charter School District
- Total Students:
- 287
- Teachers:
- 25
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 287 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRIDE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8%
- Female
- 57.1%
- Male
- 42.9%
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.