GREAT OAKS LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Great Oaks Legacy Charter School school district, located in Newark, NJ with about 1,445 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 68 teachers, Great Oaks Legacy Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School (GOLCS) is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school network serving students in Newark, New Jersey. With a mission rooted in the belief that all students can achieve college success, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, extended school days, and a strong culture of character development. By focusing on individualized instruction and providing consistent support, GOLCS aims to close the achievement gap and ensure that its students are well-prepared for the demands of higher education and professional life.

A hallmark of the Great Oaks model is its unique "tutor-corps" program, where students receive daily, small-group intensive tutoring from college graduates who are often early-career educators. This personalized instructional model allows the school to provide targeted academic intervention and mentorship that supplements traditional classroom teaching. Located at the Maiden Lane campus and across other sites in Newark, Great Oaks Legacy is deeply integrated into the community, striving to empower urban youth through a combination of academic excellence, data-driven instruction, and a college-going culture.

For more information, contact Great Oaks Legacy Charter School at (973) 565-9170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.