Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts

Somers Point, New Jersey — 1 schools

370
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,134
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts operates 1 public schools serving 370 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 253 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Atlantic County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,134 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 68.5% local, 14.8% state, and 16.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 68/100, ranked #122 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 253:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 39.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 34.4% African American, 33.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28.5% White across the district's schools.

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts accounts for 100.0% of all Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 64.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts student-counselor ratio is 253:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts is typically wider than the Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts chronic absenteeism rate is 39.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.7%
Federal
14.8%
State
68.5%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
122 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Atlantic County county, where this district is located.

$1,346
Studio/mo
$1,537
1 BR/mo
$1,867
2 BR/mo
$2,586
3 BR/mo
$2,851
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts.

White 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 34.4%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
253:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
39.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts

School Enrollment
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts
Charter
253

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts?

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 370 students.

How much does Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts spend per student?

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts spends $27,134 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #122 in New Jersey.

What is the average rent near Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Atlantic County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts?

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts students are 34.4% African American, 33.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28.5% White, 1.6% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts?

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #122 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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