Newark Evening Educational Center

Newark Public School District
150 Newton St
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Not reported M - M
School Overview
UPLIFT Academy, located on Newton Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a specialized educational institution focused on providing a structured and supportive environment for students who may require an alternative approach to traditional schooling. As a program often associated with the Newark Public Schools district’s alternative education initiatives, it is designed to help students overcome academic and behavioral challenges, re-engage with their studies, and get back on track toward high school graduation.

The academy emphasizes a personalized learning experience, typically featuring smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of its student body. By fostering a culture of accountability and resilience, UPLIFT Academy aims to empower its students to develop the social-emotional skills and academic proficiency necessary to succeed in their future endeavors, whether those involve higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Newark Public School District
Phone: (973)424-4391
Website: http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/FTA
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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