The Barack Obama Green Charter High School

The Barack Obama Green Charter High School

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 9-12
35 Watchung Ave,  Plainfield, NJ
3.5
4.0
311 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Erin Murphy-richardson
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
47.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
510
Verbal
500
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
240:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Hispanic
70.4%
Black
28.4%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best Charter HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Kean University 90 Students
Montclair State University 78 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 62 Students
Seton Hall University 49 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 36 Students
New York University 32 Students
Stockton University 30 Students
Penn State 29 Students
Rowan University 27 Students
Rider University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Business 14 Students
Biology 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Small Business Management 9 Students
Accounting 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 37 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/10/2021
Its a great school! Its a small school of about 200 students. What I love the most is the opportunity to have one on one time with the teachers.
4.0 Freshman
12/28/2018
So far this school has given me a very grear experience. The school which is good making it easier to find my classes. All teachers and students know each other, making a very good one on one interation.
4.0 Senior
12/22/2016
My experience at Barack Obama Green Charter High School was full of many ups and downs. I've ran through many challenges but overall I have overcame them and highly succeeded. Everyone in the school is very open hand welcoming and wants to see all of their kids succeed but it's with the amount of time that you put into the work yourself. If you need help there are multiple teachers who are open to help and make sure you have a clear understanding of any problem that you may face but there are consequences to bad behavior. If I could change anything about the school I would make it more into a school pride environment with many more opportunities to the students.
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
1.0 student
5/21/2019
0/10 because this school has nothing to offer to students that’s useful for their future.
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5.0 other
5/25/2015
I function as a consultant to the leadership. I am moved by their energy, devotion, determination and accomplishments.
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5.0 other
4/29/2014
The focused and specialized learning curriculum at the school has really helped students to prepare for higher education. The result from the first graduating class of 2013 has been 100% graduation and 100% college acceptance. The teachers are caring and attentive, and the administration are committ...
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5.0 other
4/27/2014
This school has great faculty and staff. They work with students in small groups to improve student learning.
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The Barack Obama Green Charter High School

The Barack Obama Green Charter High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 35 Watchung Ave in Plainfield, in the Plainfield neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 311 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 24.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44.5% are proficient in reading. The Barack Obama Green Charter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1010. The average home value in this area is $510,774. Discover additional schools in the area, like Union County Teams Charter School, The Queen City Academy Charter School, Pinnacle Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Plainfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Barack Obama Green Charter High School.

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