At a glance
Reported students
300
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
300
Pride Academy Charter School: 300 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Pride Academy Charter School
Pride Academy Charter School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in East Orange. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Pride Academy Charter School District. NCES reports 300 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (93.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pride Academy Charter School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic6%
- Black93.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Pride Academy Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Middle School Middle · Irvington Public School District | 06–08 | 719 | 1.3 mi |
| Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation Middle · ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | 08–08 | 397 | 1.4 mi |
| Patrick F. Healy Middle School Middle · East Orange School District | 06–08 | 322 | 1.4 mi |
| Sojourner Truth Middle School Middle · East Orange School District | 06–08 | 264 | 1.4 mi |
| John L. Costley Middle School Middle · East Orange School District | 06–08 | 334 | 1.4 mi |
| Rosa Parks Community School Middle · ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | 03–07 | 593 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pride Academy Charter School
What grades does Pride Academy Charter School serve?
Pride Academy Charter School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pride Academy Charter School District.
How many students attend Pride Academy Charter School?
Pride Academy Charter School reported 300 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 299 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pride Academy Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 300 students and 18.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pride Academy Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pride Academy Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Pride Academy Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pride Academy Charter School in?
Pride Academy Charter School is part of Pride Academy Charter School District, based in East Orange, NJ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pride Academy Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include University Middle School (1.3 mi), Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation (1.4 mi), Patrick F. Healy Middle School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.