Foundation Academy Charter School

Foundation Academy Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
363 W State St,  Trenton, NJ
3.9
4.0
1,044 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Graig Weiss
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
550
Verbal
530
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,088:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Black
50.6%
Hispanic
46.9%
Two or more races
1.3%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The College of New Jersey 115 Students
Stockton University 108 Students
Montclair State University 101 Students
Kean University 97 Students
Rowan University 95 Students
Rider University 93 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 73 Students
Temple University 68 Students
Seton Hall University 68 Students
New York University 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 49 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Biology 22 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Communications 13 Students
Marketing 11 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Education 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 85 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/12/2022
My experience at Foundation Academies has been good throughout the 4 years I have been there. Transitioning from a public school into a charter school was a huge step for me. Foundation definietly puts the kids in front of them. The teachers try their best to provide help for the students even if it's tutoring or extra curriculum activities outside of school. The high school campus of Foundation prepares their scholars begining their freshman year until their senior year. Teachers can be there to educate their students but as well give advice in general and that is what cretaes most bonds between student and faculty members.
4.0 Senior
6/2/2022
Foundation Academy from the start of my 5th grade year has always promised me that I will be able to go to college. Now that my senior year is coming to an end I can proudly say I will be attending a 4 year university. Throughout high school teachers have sat next to me to make my journey to college. Although it was tough for my family and I, with their help I feel like I am in a good place.
3.0 Senior
10/22/2021
My experience was great. however, I really do not know if this school would be great for students who doesn't like to follow a lot of rules they have.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/24/2023
Para mi como madre fue una experiencia súper decepcionante y para mi hijo fue una experiencia estresante,de bulling y los maestros son una decepción de personas.,a mi hijo le tocó una maestra en el Kindergarden que fue lo peor que le pasó en su vida le causó anciedad eh inseguridad y solo siento cor...
5.0 parent
10/15/2022
Great school, Very efficient teachers and staff.
3.0 parent
2/9/2022
It is the Best School in Trenton, however, students who are not receiving free or reduced lunch and have high honors do not receive any meaningful financial assistance from the school for college. The school constantly posts the amount of "Grant" money its students receive each year, but fails to in...
5.0 parent
10/2/2018
Nothing short of a great experience with Foundation. One child graduated in 2015, second child in 3rd grade. Teachers are involved, engaging, and care for the children. Curriculum has great flexibility and opportunities for students that are more proficient in areas than other students. Highly recom...

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