University Academy Charter High School

275 WEST SIDE AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305

www.uachs.org

Charter School 429 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

University Academy Charter High School (UACHS), located on West Side Avenue in Jersey City, is a public charter school that serves as a college-preparatory institution for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known for maintaining a rigorous academic environment with a focus on preparing students for the demands of higher education. Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth, often emphasizing small class sizes and personalized attention to ensure that students meet high standards of academic achievement.

Beyond its academic core, UACHS places a strong emphasis on character development, civic responsibility, and community engagement. The school cultivates a structured and supportive culture that encourages students to take ownership of their education while participating in a variety of extracurricular activities and athletics. By partnering with local organizations and leveraging its urban setting, University Academy strives to equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools, habits, and resilience to succeed in both college and their future professional careers.

429

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Academy Charter High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	125
Black	259
Asian	32

Black
259 (60.4%)
Hispanic
125 (29.1%)
Asian
32 (7.5%)
White
13 (3.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	University Academy Charter High School
Phone:	(201)200-3200
Website:	http://www.uachs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 117

Grade 10 105

Grade 11 105

Grade 12 102