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Central Jersey College Prep Charter School

#3 in Best Charter High Schools in New Jersey
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • K-12
  • Somerset, NJ
  • 73 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      C-
    8. Sports
      C-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is a highly rated, public, charter school located in Somerset, NJ. It has 476 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. According to state test scores, 59% of students are at least proficient in math and 83% in reading.
    Address
    101 Mettlers Road
    Somerset, NJ 08873
    Telephone
    (732) 649-3954
    Website
    cjcollegeprep.org

    Central Jersey College Prep Charter School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    83%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    59%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1190
    67 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    10 responses
    AP Enrollment
    48%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $73,750
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,641
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $417,200
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    60%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.10 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.10 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 20 responses
    Report
    • Next Awards
      25%
    • Culture Night
      20%
    • Principal's list and Honor Roll Breakfast
      15%
    • Homecoming
      10%
    • Spirit Week
      10%
    • Talent Show
      10%
    • None
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    476
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    24%
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
    55%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
    45%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    10:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    —
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    31.6%
    42%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.12 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    —
    National
    $12,239
    30%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.10 responses
    20%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.10 responses
    20%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.10 responses
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    My school lacks diversity. They have a lot of white students and Indian. The minorities are looked down upon. An idea would be having teachers go to workshops that include how to deal with different students and situations. A big part of students going to school feeling like they are less than is because of the administration. The core classes in my school do not include honors courses, they have dual enrollment classes that make it impossible to pass with the amount of workload they give us. They also have AP classes that are helpful if passed. All of the classes are super challenging. The electives are super boring and they don’t have anything that is based on any career field. They have basics like music and art.
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    This school isn't for everyone. I've heard countless times from various students that the school is trash, if the school pisses you off once, it will continue to. From the perspective of someone who constantly heard the grievances, and compliments of the school and has come to their own decision, the school honestly sits right in the middle. I personally feel that everything that matters such as the cafeteria food, the education, and the safety of the students was handled very nicely, aside from some notorious substitute teachers that are popular amongst every grade in the school.
    Social-wise, CJCPCS is a very close community of students and faculty, so everyone usually knows everyone. It's a close group, making it easier to get to know your peers and make friends easily. Small class sizes also allow students to have one-on-one communication with their teachers, allowing them to receive help in a more relaxing setting than if placed among a large class. However, I would like to see change in administration and the way they view the student body. Even as a senior, it still becomes difficult to bring up certain topics or to discuss our own opinions without being ridiculed and ignored. We should be able to sit down with administration and be able to have a reasonable conversation where all of our opinions and views are respected without being shut down. Also, there needs to be more communication with the school and the student body and teachers, as major changes are performed that directly affect staff and the students, yet we are uninformed until days later.