Malcolm X Shabazz High School vs People's Achieve Community Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students
People's Achieve Community Charter School
Newark · Charter other · Grades K–12
796 students
| Measure | Malcolm X Shabazz High School Newark, New Jersey | People's Achieve Community Charter School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #355 of 357 | – |
| National rank | #16528 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 531 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 30.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malcolm X Shabazz High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 87.1%).
- •Malcolm X Shabazz High School does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 30.6).
- •People's Achieve Community Charter School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 531.
- •Malcolm X Shabazz High School is a public school while People's Achieve Community Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School better than People's Achieve Community Charter 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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School and People's Achieve Community Charter School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School: 531. People's Achieve Community Charter School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malcolm X Shabazz High School and People's Achieve Community Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is 355th of 357 and People's Achieve Community Charter School is unranked among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).