Soaring Heights Charter School

Jersey City, New Jersey — 1 schools

270
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$23,404
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Soaring Heights Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 270 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 272 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hudson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,404 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 69.5% local, 16.7% state, and 13.7% 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 — 23/100, ranked #535 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 272:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 3.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 33.8% Asian, 25.7% African American, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Soaring Heights Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Soaring Heights Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Soaring Heights Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Soaring Heights Charter School student-counselor ratio is 272:1 — 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 Soaring Heights Charter School is typically wider than the Soaring Heights Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Soaring Heights Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 3.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.7%
Federal
16.7%
State
69.5%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
535 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$2,407
Studio/mo
$2,458
1 BR/mo
$2,763
2 BR/mo
$3,367
3 BR/mo
$3,955
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Soaring Heights Charter School.

White 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 25.7%
Asian 33.8%
Multiracial 3.7%
Other 6.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

272:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
3.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Soaring Heights Charter School

School Enrollment
Soaring Heights Charter School
Charter
272

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Soaring Heights Charter School?

Soaring Heights Charter School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 270 students.

How much does Soaring Heights Charter School spend per student?

Soaring Heights Charter School spends $23,404 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #535 in New Jersey.

What is the average rent near Soaring Heights Charter School?

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

What is the demographic composition of Soaring Heights Charter School?

Soaring Heights Charter School students are 33.8% Asian, 25.7% African American, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Soaring Heights Charter School?

Soaring Heights Charter School has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #535 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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