Soaring Heights Charter School

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction JERSEY CITY, NJ Grades KG–08 City: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ D (57.3)
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Soaring Heights Charter School
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ D (57.3)
272
Students
16.3
Teachers
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
(201)434-4800
Phone
http://www.shcsjc.org
Website

Soaring Heights Charter School is a public charter school administered by the Soaring Heights Charter School district in JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 272 students enrolled; a 16.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
272.0
State avg: 416.0
▼ 35% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.69:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▲ 46% worse
Free Lunch %
55.9%
State avg: 40.8%
▲ 37% worse
School Details
School Name
Soaring Heights Charter School
NCESSCH ID
340003600309
State School ID
NJ-807830-980
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1 ROMAR AVENUE
City
JERSEY CITY
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
07305
County
Hudson County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
3410
State Leg. Upper
34031
State Leg. Lower
34031
Latitude
40.6981
Longitude
-74.1007
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
272
Total Students
👩‍🏫
16.3
Teachers FTE
📐
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
16.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)16.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 152 55.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Soaring Heights Charter School
LEAID
3400036
State LEA ID
NJ-807830
Phone
(201)434-4800
Website
http://www.shcsjc.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Jersey City
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$6,217K
Federal Revenue
$708K
State Revenue
$684K
Local Revenue
$4,825K
Total Expenditure
$4,657K
Instruction Exp.
$3,205K
Support Services
$1,452K
Other Current Exp.
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Soaring Heights Charter School

1
Alexander D. Sullivan School
JERSEY CITY · Elementary
0.3 mi
2
Infinity Institute
Jersey City · High
0.4 mi
3
Jersey City Community Charter School
JERSEY CITY · Elementary
0.5 mi
4
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
JERSEY CITY · Elementary
0.6 mi
5
Ezra L. Nolan School
JERSEY CITY · Middle
0.6 mi
6
President Barack Obama Elementary School
JERSEY CITY · Elementary
0.6 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Soaring Heights Charter School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Soaring Heights Charter School?
272 students are enrolled at Soaring Heights Charter School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Soaring Heights Charter School have?
Soaring Heights Charter School has 16.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Soaring Heights Charter School serve?
Soaring Heights Charter School serves grades KG through 08.
Is Soaring Heights Charter School a charter school?
Soaring Heights Charter School is a charter school.
What metro area is Soaring Heights Charter School located in?
Soaring Heights Charter School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Soaring Heights Charter School belong to?
Soaring Heights Charter School is part of the Soaring Heights Charter School school district.
How much does Soaring Heights Charter School spend per student?
The Soaring Heights Charter School district spends approximately $17,121,324 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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