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North Star Academy Charter School

New Jersey · Public School District
1
Schools
6,352
Students
$20,367
Per-Pupil Spend
+42% nat'l
83.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+31pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

North Star Academy Charter School is a public school district in New Jersey serving 6,352 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,367 is above average for a US public school district. 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
North Star Academy Charter SchoolCharterKG–126,352
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,367+42% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
78%
State
7.1%
Local (property tax)
78.0%
Federal
14.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (78%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
6,352
Students
84%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,367 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Star Academy Charter School?
North Star Academy Charter School has 1 public school, serving a total of 6,352 students.
What is the graduation rate for North Star Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does North Star Academy Charter School spend per student?
North Star Academy Charter School spends $20,367 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in North Star Academy Charter School?
84% of students in North Star Academy Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in North Star Academy Charter School?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in North Star Academy Charter School is a charter school.
What grade levels does North Star Academy Charter School serve?
North Star Academy Charter School serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for North Star Academy Charter School?
The median opportunity score across schools in North Star Academy Charter School is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.