University Academy Charter High School

Located at 275 West Side Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, University Academy Charter High School is an open, independent charter school district dedicated to serving secondary students in grades 9 through 12. Situated within a vibrant large-city setting in the broader New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, this single-school district offers an intentional high school environment for a student body of 429 learners. Enrollment is balanced across all four high school grade levels—comprising 117 ninth graders, 105 tenth graders, 105 eleventh graders, and 102 twelfth graders—with a gender breakdown of 228 female and 201 male students. The student population represents a diverse urban demographic, including 259 Black, 125 Hispanic, 32 Asian, and 13 White students.

To support its academic vision and student services, the district maintains a substantial workforce totaling approximately 165 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 80 FTE teachers and 5 FTE instructional aides, providing a well-resourced learning environment, alongside over 80 FTE support personnel who oversee administrative, operational, and student care needs. Operating as its own local educational agency for federal programs, University Academy Charter High School delivers a focused high school program designed to serve its local community. Parents, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and performance can visit their website at www.uachs.org or contact the school directly at (201) 200-3200.