Marion P. Thomas Charter School

Marion P. Thomas Charter School

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
125 Sussex Ave,  Newark, NJ
University Heights Neighborhood
3.0
2.5
1,362 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Misha Simmonds
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
920
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
37.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
920
Math
460
Verbal
460
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
420:1

Student Diversity

Female
50%
Male
49.9%
Black
84.9%
Hispanic
13.4%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montclair State University 112 Students
Kean University 110 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 67 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 62 Students
Rowan University 54 Students
Stockton University 54 Students
New York University 50 Students
Rider University 47 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 46 Students
Seton Hall University 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 41 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Nursing 32 Students
Biology 22 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 10 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 55 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/17/2023
I've been in Marion P Thomas charter school since 2010 and it has been a varied experience. This school has changed so much over the years .
2.0 Middle School Student
12/2/2021
I go to MPTCS ( STEAM ) I am in the 5th grade, I gave this three stars because they are very strict about the uniform policy, they also don't want to know the reason you were late to school. They just give you lunch detention. And don't get me started with the food, that they give to use is, one very cold, and two not good or prepared properly. They are also getting very lazy and late with things and don't want to communicate. Very bad school
5.0 Junior
8/6/2020
My experience in Marion p Thomas Charter HighSchool has been a positive experience, what I like about this Marion P Thomas Charter High School is that it give the students a sense of what a good community looks like making them feel welcome and safe in the School's environment. what I would like to see change in this school is that they should prepare and provide rising juniors with resources We need to prepare for the SAT's and College applications.
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2.5 11 Reviews
1.0 student
3/24/2025
this school kind of sucks, they haven't fixed the playground or cleaned the bathrooms, especially unblocking youtube. This is just like last school year, like what's going on? i can't believe my friends are leaving this school because how disrespectful the school
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1.0 teacher
12/28/2024
This school is a shame and a pity. It starts with absolutely imcompetent school leadership, a terribly conceived curriculum, and totally apathetic and oppositional students. School leaders seem to all be part of a clique, teachers come and go with no notice... it's all like no one is in control here...
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5.0 student
12/3/2022
This school was a bit bad at first the vice principal was Very rude until the principal listened to us students about her actions and replaced her. one of my friends sister is autistic and they treat her really really well but when she was in 3rd grade her hr teacher was very mean to her because she...
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1.0 parent
6/7/2022
The teachers can be very lazy at times. The school slide and rock-climbing wall is broken, yet they still allow the students to use it. Teachers tend to treat and favor students differently. They give students spoiled milk, and breakfast. etc. ( steam school )
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