College Achieve Central Charter School

School Overview
College Achieve Central Charter School, located at 365 Emerson Ave in Plainfield, New Jersey, is a public charter school dedicated to preparing students for success in competitive colleges and universities. Serving a diverse student population, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum that blends college-preparatory coursework with a supportive, high-expectations culture. By focusing on critical thinking, character development, and academic discipline, the institution aims to bridge the achievement gap and ensure that its students possess the skills necessary to excel in higher education and beyond.

The school is known for its extended school day and year, which provide students with additional instructional time, tutoring, and opportunities for extracurricular enrichment. Beyond academics, College Achieve Central fosters a tight-knit community environment where faculty and staff work closely with families to promote student agency and long-term goal setting. Through a combination of small class sizes, personalized learning paths, and a commitment to college readiness, the school strives to empower its students to become leaders in their communities and successful global citizens.
1,572
Total Students
96.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Achieve Central Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic1,278
Black285
Asian2
Two or More2
American Indian4
  • Hispanic
    1,278 (81.3%)
  • Black
    285 (18.1%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.1%)
  • White
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: College Achieve Central Charter School
Phone: (908)625-1879
Website: http://collegeachievecentral.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 96.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,210
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 117
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 115
Grade 1 99
Grade 2 111
Grade 3 116
Grade 4 115
Grade 5 116
Grade 6 134
Grade 7 132
Grade 8 128
Grade 9 149
Grade 10 122
Grade 11 123
Grade 12 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for College Achieve Central Charter School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten115
Grade 199
Grade 2111
Grade 3116
Grade 4115
Grade 5116
Grade 6134
Grade 7132
Grade 8128
Grade 9149
Grade 10122
Grade 11123
Grade 12112
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for College Achieve Central Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female82052.2%
Male75247.8%
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