Great Oaks Legacy Charter School

District Overview
Located in the heart of Newark, New Jersey, at 909 Broad Street, Great Oaks Legacy Charter School operates as an active, independent charter school district serving a comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade academic program. Situated within a vibrant, large city setting in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, the district offers a unified educational pathway designed to support students throughout every stage of their academic journey. The district currently serves a total enrollment of 2,171 students, reflecting the diverse fabric of its surrounding urban community with a student body composed primarily of 1,846 Black and 312 Hispanic scholars, balanced across 1,041 female and 1,130 male learners.

To ensure strong academic development and individualized student support, Great Oaks Legacy Charter School relies on a substantial professional workforce totaling 552 full-time equivalent staff members. The district places a heavy emphasis on direct classroom guidance, employing 128 full-time equivalent teachers alongside a robust team of 177 instructional aides and 247 support personnel. This high level of instructional and operational staffing allows the district to maintain a collaborative learning environment as students transition from early childhood education through high school graduation. For parents and researchers seeking further information about district programs, resources, and enrollment, the school can be reached at (862) 256-0909 or by visiting greatoakslegacy.org.
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Total Schools
2,171
Total Students
128.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic312
Black1,846
Asian3
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    1,846 (85.0%)
  • Hispanic
    312 (14.4%)
  • White
    5 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:1
Students:2,171*
Teachers (FTE):128.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:17.0
Schools in Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Found 1 Schools