University Heights Charter School

University Heights Charter School
74 HARTFORD STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Charter School
Not reported M - M
School Overview
University Heights Charter School (UHCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the South Ward of Newark, New Jersey. Serving students in grades K-8 across multiple campuses, the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Its mission is centered on closing the achievement gap for students in urban areas, ensuring they are well-prepared for competitive high schools and future collegiate success.

Beyond its academic focus, UHCS places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school fosters a structured, disciplined environment designed to instill values of leadership, responsibility, and civic engagement in its student body. By partnering closely with families and leveraging a dedicated faculty, University Heights strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while becoming active, positive contributors to their local Newark community.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: University Heights Charter School
Phone: (973)623-1965
Website: http://www.uhcs-newark.org
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* 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 breakdown: M - M