University Academy Charter High School
JERSEY CITY, NJ · University Academy Charter High School
Regular public school · Charter · Grades 9-12 · City, large
344th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 15%▲ Improving
275 WEST SIDE AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
(201)200-3200NCES ID 340007300531Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks University Academy Charter High School 344th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 111 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 433 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2002, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.3% | 60.3% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.1% | 29.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 6.5% | 6.9% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 3.7% | ▲ 1.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2002. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $535K in zip 07305 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than University Academy Charter High School
- #365Henry Snyder High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.4 mi away365th of 404
ELA 21% ▼6 · Math 10% ▼1Compare - #273Innovation High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.4 mi away273rd of 404
ELA 50% ▲23 · Math 10% ▼1Compare - #5Infinity InstituteJersey City Public Schools · 1.1 mi away5th of 404
ELA 100% ▲73 · Math 98% ▲87Compare - #369Lincoln High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 1.2 mi away369th of 404
ELA 20% ▼7 · Math 10% ▼1Compare - #51Liberty High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 1.7 mi away51st of 404
ELA 91% ▲64 · Math 52% ▲41Compare - #26County Prep High SchoolHudson County Schools of Technology School District · 1.8 mi away26th of 404
ELA 91% ▲64 · Math 70% ▲59Compare - #41Academy of Technology DesignHudson County Schools of Technology School District · 1.9 mi away41st of 404
ELA 87% ▲60 · Math 62% ▲51Compare - #339James J Ferris High SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 2.1 mi away339th of 404
ELA 29% ▲2 · Math 10% ▼1Compare
What school district is University Academy Charter High School in?
University Academy Charter High School is part of the University Academy Charter High School district in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey.
Is University Academy Charter High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University Academy Charter High School 344th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University Academy Charter High School?
Black 60%, Hispanic 29%, Asian 7%, White 4% (433 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University Academy Charter High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07305 is $535K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.