Central Jersey College Prep Charter School

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
101 Mettlers Rd,  Somerset, NJ
3.2
3.3
1,054 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Namik Sercan
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
100%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
670
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
43.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
91.3%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
10
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
244:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
48.8%
Black
23.2%
Hispanic
14.3%
White
10.4%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Charter HS in New Jersey
#10 Best Charter MS in New Jersey
#11 Best Charter ES in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 209 Students
New York University 118 Students
Princeton University 94 Students
University of Pennsylvania 67 Students
Kean University 65 Students
Montclair State University 61 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 55 Students
Boston University 54 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 52 Students
Columbia University 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 50 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Biology 29 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Marketing 23 Students
Finance 20 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 15 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 92 Reviews
2.0 Alum
7/18/2024
Administration halts most of whatever the teachers want to do with the students whether its field trips or providing the opportunity to explore thru labs or interactive elements.
3.0 Junior
2/2/2024
I have been at CJCP for over 5 years now and one of my biggest criticisms is the lack of school culture. Though the school greatly values academics and test scores it does not create a good school community. We do not have fun events for the students to enjoy unless they are run by the students themselves and even then all funding has to be done for ourselves. I do enjoy how much effort they put into our education. Though the rigorous testing can be draining at times it prepared me a lot for future exams. At the school I was able to take many different Advancement Placement courses that not only added to my general knowledge but also helped me when it came to other classes.
1.0 Parent
6/19/2023
This is a test prep school. It has nothing to do with actual learning or college readiness. Starting from middle school the environment is incredibly toxic and seems more like a prison than a school. If you want to punish your child send them here. Most teachers simply give online work as they are not qualified to teach and most parents are immigrants or didn't go to a college in the US so they don't seem to care. They send them because it is free test prep not real classes. If you have any other choice take it as this school is not normal and is most likely connect to the charters involved with the Turkish mafia. Good luck.
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3.3 17 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/29/2025
I’m very disappointed with my experience at CJCP. The school seems to hire many teachers who are unqualified and struggle to communicate effectively in English, which makes learning frustrating for students. It’s concerning that a school would place such little emphasis on hiring capable educators.E...
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1.0 other
6/7/2023
This is not a school I would recommend for many reasons. They discriminate and handpick children to advance in certain areas. High turn around for teachers , no one stays here unless their kids conveniently go to the school. I guess if you are under privileged then this would be a good school or if...
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3.0 parent
1/27/2022
It has been an extremely lonnng journey and we have officially reached our limit. The administration is completely tone deaf. There isn’t enough room to accommodate the students already, yet all the administration talks about is EXPANSION. Classes are so tight that chrome-books are carried back and...
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1.0 parent
9/30/2020
Terrible. If there is a better option I would reccomend you find it
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Central Jersey College Prep Charter School

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 101 Mettlers Rd in Somerset, in the Franklin neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,054 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Central Jersey College Prep Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Franklin High School, and more. Learn more about what Somerset has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Jersey College Prep Charter School.

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