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Peoples Preparatory Charter School

321 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103 · (973)622-1790 · Essex County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
STATE 934
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

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5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
340
-43 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
was 16.0:1
% White
0%
was 1%
% Hispanic
19%
was 12%
% Black
79%
was 87%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2022-2334016.520.6:164% (219)
2020-214032416.8:174% (299)
2017-183832416.0:185% (324)
2015-163773510.8:191% (344)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Peoples Preparatory Charter School.

Since 2017-18: students down 11% (383 to 340); teachers down 31% (24 to 16.5).

About Peoples Preparatory Charter School

Peoples Preparatory Charter School is a public school in Newark, New Jersey.

In federal data, the district for Peoples Preparatory Charter School is the school itself.

Federal data show a ratio of 20.6:1 at Peoples Preparatory Charter School. That ratio is over the 15.8:1 average for combined schools in New Jersey.

Federal survey data for Essex County show that median household income is about $80,789, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 39% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. A total of 249 public schools operate in Essex County, serving about 145,473 students.

The nearest other public school, Bard Early College High School, is less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Peoples Preparatory Charter School.

Its location is classified as City: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics. Peoples Preparatory Charter School is a charter school, a type of public school that operates under a charter.

The student count in 2022-23 was 340, 11% below the 383 of 2017-18. Over the same years, the Black share decreased from 87% to 79%. The number of students per teacher rose from 16.0 to 20.6 over 5 years.

The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Peoples Preparatory Charter School covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.

Essex County at a glance

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Population
863,002
Census ACS
Median income
$80,789
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
249
145,473 students

Quick facts

School name
Peoples Preparatory Charter School
District
Peoples Preparatory Charter School
Address
321 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103
Phone
(973)622-1790
County
Essex County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
340075403181
Charter school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About Peoples Preparatory Charter School
What age range does Peoples Preparatory Charter School serve?
Peoples Preparatory Charter School serves students from grade M through grade M.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peoples Preparatory Charter School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Peoples Preparatory Charter School is approximately 20.6:1.
What district is Peoples Preparatory Charter School in?
Peoples Preparatory Charter School is part of Peoples Preparatory Charter School.
What city is Peoples Preparatory Charter School in?
Peoples Preparatory Charter School is located in Newark, NJ.
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