North Star Academy Charter School of Newark
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 642-0101
Fax: (973) 642-5800
District: North Star Academy Charter School Of Newark
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades K-12 • 2685 students
Newark's North Star Academy Charter School of Newark is a charter school that serves grades K-12. It is among the few schools in New Jersey to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
North Star Academy Charter School of Newark is a charter school in the North Star Academy Charter School Of Newark district located in Newark, NJ. The principal of North Star Academy Charter School of Newark is James Verrilli. As of 2014, the students are 84.6% Black, non-Hispanic; 7.6% Hispanic; 4.7% White, non-Hispanic; 2.6% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.5% Multiracial. 83.7% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black, non-Hispanic | 84.6% | 84.6% | 16.1% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 7.6% | 24.2% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 4.7% | 4.7% | 48.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.3% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | — | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | 0.2% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 83.7% | — | — |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Earle Naval Station | 0 mi. |
| Picatinny Arsenal | 0 mi. |
| Fort Hamilton | 0 mi. |
| Mitchel Field | 0 mi. |
