Central Jersey College Prep Charter School

www.cjcollegeprep.org

Charter School 1,288 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a public charter school located in Somerset, New Jersey, serving students in grades K-12. The school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, which emphasizes a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By maintaining a college-preparatory focus, CJCP aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in competitive higher education environments, fostering an educational culture characterized by high expectations, structured discipline, and personalized student support.

Beyond its academic core, the school is recognized for its commitment to a holistic learning experience that integrates character development with academic achievement. CJCP utilizes a data-driven approach to instruction and encourages active parental involvement to ensure student progress. By providing a safe and focused learning environment, the school strives to close the achievement gap and equip its students with the critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalized society.

1,288

Total Students

97.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	184
Black	299
Asian	629
Two or More	29
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
629 (48.8 %)
Black
299 (23.2 %)
Hispanic
184 (14.3 %)
White
134 (10.4 %)
Two or More
29 (2.3 %)
American Indian
10 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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:	Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Phone:	(732)649-3954
Website:	http://www.cjcollegeprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	102

* 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 63

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 134

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 157

Grade 9 141

Grade 10 100