Peoples Preparatory Charter School
5-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 340 | 16.5 | 20.6:1 | 64% (219) |
| 2020-21 | 403 | 24 | 16.8:1 | 74% (299) |
| 2017-18 | 383 | 24 | 16.0:1 | 85% (324) |
| 2015-16 | 377 | 35 | 10.8:1 | 91% (344) |
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.
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