Empowerment Academy Charter School

Charter School 1,272 Students

Other K - 10th

School Overview

Empowerment Academy Charter School, located at 240 Ege Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a public charter school committed to providing a rigorous, high-quality education to students in the surrounding urban community. The school operates on a philosophy that emphasizes strong academic foundations, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. By fostering a structured and supportive environment, the academy aims to bridge the educational achievement gap and prepare its students for success in competitive high school programs and beyond.

The school is well-known for its extended school day and year, which allows for additional instructional time in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics. Beyond academics, Empowerment Academy places a significant focus on holistic student development, incorporating values-based instruction and enrichment opportunities into its curriculum. Through close partnerships with families and a focus on data-driven instruction, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are capable of navigating and succeeding in an increasingly complex world.

1,272

Total Students

105.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Empowerment Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	300
Black	501
Asian	235
Two or More	35
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	5

Black
501 (39.5%)
Hispanic
300 (23.6%)
Asian
235 (18.5%)
White
180 (14.2%)
Two or More
35 (2.8%)
American Indian
13 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Empowerment Academy Charter School
Phone:	(201)630-4798
Website:	http://empacad.org
Grade Range:	K - 10th
Total Students:	1,272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	647
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 122

Grade 6 110

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 111

Grade 9 105

Grade 10 113