Empowerment Academy Charter School vs University Academy Charter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 689 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Jersey City · Charter other · Grades K–10
1,272 students
University Academy Charter High School
Jersey City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
429 students
| Measure | Empowerment Academy Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey | University Academy Charter High School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #318 of 357 |
| National rank | – | #14770 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–10 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,272 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 9% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 9%).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 25%).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 80.2%).
- •University Academy Charter High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.1).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 429.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Empowerment Academy Charter School better than University Academy Charter High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Empowerment Academy Charter School and University Academy Charter High School?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empowerment Academy Charter School: 1,272. University Academy Charter High School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empowerment Academy Charter School and University Academy Charter High School rank in New Jersey?
Empowerment Academy Charter School is unranked and University Academy Charter High School is 318th of 357 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).