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
3.0
2.5
1,362 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Misha Simmonds
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
920
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
92%

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
3.2
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
37.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
920
Math
460
Verbal
460
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
26
Reading
27
Science
24
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

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
420:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.4%
Black
78.6%
Hispanic
18.8%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
White
<1%

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 136 Students
Kean University 130 Students
Stockton University 92 Students
Rowan University 73 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 70 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 69 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 56 Students
New York University 54 Students
Seton Hall University 47 Students
Rider University 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 56 Students
Business 50 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Biology 21 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 21 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Finance 14 Students
Pre-Law Studies 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 58 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 .
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.
4.0 Junior
5/22/2020
I learn a lot from this school, the teachers are great and they love their students and teaching them. We just got a new principal and he was doing an amazing job. What I like to see change is the lunch's that's are given to students, not everyone eat the same food but there is no choice for students to eat what they want for lunch.
GreatSchools Reviews
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
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...
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...
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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Marion P. Thomas Charter School is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 125 Sussex Ave in Newark, NJ. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,362 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Marion P. Thomas Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.2, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 920 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $412,269. Discover additional schools in the area, like KIPP TEAM Academy, Great Oaks Legacy Downtown Middle School, Lead Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Marion P. Thomas Charter School.

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