How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Marion P. Thomas Charter School | North Star Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newark, NJ | Newark, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 6,714 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.3:1 | 35.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.8% | 76.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Marion P. Thomas Charter School | North Star Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,633 | $23,296 |
| District | Marion P. Thomas Charter School | Uncommon Schools Newark |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Marion P. Thomas Charter School | North Star Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| African American | 78.7% | 81.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% | 15.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Marion P. Thomas Charter School | North Star Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 23 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 446:1 | 442:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.0% | 24.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 370 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.