CAMDEN'S PROMISE CHARTER SCHOOL
Camden's Promise Charter School is a public charter school that is part of the Camden's Promise Charter School school district, located in Camden, NJ with about 2,080 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 197 teachers, Camden's Promise Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Camden’s Promise Charter School, located on Beideman Avenue in Camden, New Jersey, is a cornerstone of the "Camden Charter School Network." Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is part of a dedicated educational pipeline that aims to provide high-quality, college-preparatory instruction to the youth of Camden. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, emphasis on character development, and a strong culture of accountability that prepares middle school students for the transition to high school and beyond.
Central to the school's philosophy is the belief that every student has the potential to succeed regardless of their zip code. The curriculum is data-driven and structured, focusing heavily on core subjects like mathematics and literacy to ensure students meet state standards. Beyond academics, Camden’s Promise emphasizes a "whole child" approach, offering extracurricular activities, community involvement, and a supportive network of educators who work closely with families to foster a sense of belonging and academic ambition.
For more information, contact Camden's Promise Charter School at (856) 365-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
CAMDEN'S PROMISE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Camden, NJ with about 2,080 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Camden's Promise Charter School
- Total Students:
- 2,080
- Teachers:
- 197
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 2,080 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAMDEN'S PROMISE CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 76.7%
- Black or African American
- 22.8%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.8%
- Male
- 46.2%
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.