JOSE MARTI FRESHMAN ACADEMY

Jose Marti Freshman Academy is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Union City School District school district, located in UNION CITY, NJ with about 627 students. 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 60 teachers, Jose Marti Freshman Academy 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.

Jose Marti Freshman Academy, located on Summit Avenue in Union City, New Jersey, serves as a specialized transitional campus dedicated exclusively to ninth-grade students. By focusing solely on the freshman experience, the academy aims to bridge the gap between middle school and the more rigorous environment of high school. The school’s model is designed to provide incoming students with a supportive, personalized academic foundation, helping them adjust to the expectations of secondary education while fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit during this pivotal year.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Jose Marti Freshman Academy emphasizes student development through a structured environment that prioritizes preparation for future success in higher grades. The school utilizes its unique "freshman-only" setting to implement targeted interventions, guidance programs, and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests early on. By concentrating resources on a single grade level, the academy strives to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to build the academic habits and confidence required to excel throughout their high school career and beyond.

For more information, contact Jose Marti Freshman Academy at (201) 348-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.