Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

www.classiclacademy.org

Charter School 185 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The Classical Academy Charter School (CACS), located in Clifton, New Jersey, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, content-rich academic curriculum rooted in the classical tradition. By emphasizing a structured learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects—such as mathematics, science, literature, and history—while fostering critical thinking skills and intellectual discipline.

Beyond its academic focus, the Classical Academy places a significant emphasis on character development and the cultivation of civic virtue. The school aims to prepare students for future success in high school and beyond by encouraging high standards of personal responsibility, respect, and academic excellence. By maintaining small class sizes and a community-oriented atmosphere, the school seeks to provide a personalized educational experience that prepares students to become well-informed and engaged members of society.

185

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	93
Black	5
Asian	26
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
93 (50.3%)
White
58 (31.4%)
Asian
26 (14.1%)
Black
5 (2.7%)
Two or More
2 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
Phone:	(973)278-7707
Website:	http://www.classiclacademy.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 5 14

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 58