College Achieve Central Ranks 32nd Among All High Schools in New Jersey, No. 1 Among Charter Schools Serving Predominantly Black, Latino and Low-Income Students

College Achieve Central Charter School in Plainfield ranked number 32 out of 522 high schools in the state according to U.S. News and World Report. This placement puts the institution in the top two percent of high schools nationwide.

The data shows the school is the third highest ranked charter school in the state. Union County Life found that it is the top performing New Jersey charter school serving a majority Black, Latino, and low income student body. The school population is 99.4 percent Black and Latino, with 84 percent of students qualifying for free or reduced price lunch.

Excluding magnet schools with selective admissions, the Plainfield campus is the number one public school in New Jersey serving majority Black and brown students from low income families. Plainfield scholars outranked students at standard public schools in Rumson Fair Haven, Princeton, and Westfield. Every scholar at the school takes Advanced Placement coursework. Plainfield scholars also passed their college level exams at a higher rate than students at two of those three districts. All graduating seniors across the network achieved acceptance into four year universities, including Ivy League institutions.

FAQ
Q: How did the Plainfield charter school rank statewide?
A: The school ranked number 32 out of 522 New Jersey high schools, placing it in the top two percent across the country.

Q: What are the student demographics at this campus?
A: The student body is 99.4 percent Black and Latino, with 84 percent of students qualifying for free or reduced price lunch.

Q: Where are graduating students accepted for college?
A: Graduates earned admission to institutions including Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Brown, Columbia, Howard, Rutgers, and Kean.