Academy Charter High School

Academy Charter High School is an active, independent charter school district situated at 1725 Main Street in Lake Como, New Jersey. Operating as a single-school local education agency within the vibrant suburban setting of the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, the district offers a dedicated secondary education environment for students in grades 9 through 12. As an operational charter district functioning as its own LEA for federal programs, the school provides a focused high school pathway tailored to support academic growth, college readiness, and personal development for local youth.

The district fosters a tight-knit educational community, serving a total enrollment of 176 students across the four high school grades, including 37 ninth-graders, 48 tenth-graders, 42 eleventh-graders, and 49 twelfth-graders. The vibrant student body reflects a rich cultural diversity, composed of 103 Hispanic, 62 Black, 6 multiracial, and 5 White students, with a demographic distribution of 100 female and 76 male learners. Academy Charter High School features a remarkably strong staffing structure, employing 67 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, which includes 37 classroom teachers, 3.1 instructional aides, and 26.9 support staff members. This staffing depth yields an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of under five to one, enabling highly personalized attention, mentorship, and targeted academic support. Families and researchers seeking additional information can reach the district office at (732) 681-8377 or visit their official website at academycharterhs.org.