Pride Academy Charter School

Charter School 299 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

299

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pride Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	14
Black	283
Asian	2

Black
283 (94.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pride Academy Charter School District
Phone:	(973)672-3200
Website:	http://prideacs.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 5 75

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 74