College Achieve Central Charter School
Charter School
1,572 Students
Other K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1,278 |
| Black | 285 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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Hispanic1,278 (81.3%)
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Black285 (18.1%)
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American Indian4 (0.3%)
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Asian2 (0.1%)
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Two or More2 (0.1%)
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White1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 820 | 52.2% |
| Male | 752 | 47.8% |
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