Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School is a five-year comprehensive public charter school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grades from Perth Amboy, in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 259 students in grades 7-12, Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School's student population of 259 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026
School Rankings
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2016 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Hispanic
91%
35%
Black
7%
14%
White
2%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School's ranking?
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School is ranked #2016 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School often compared to?
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Barack Obama Green Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School?
The graduation rate of Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School?
259 students attend Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School?
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School offer ?
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School part of?
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School is part of Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School District.
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