The expectation that every North Star student will go to college permeates the school culture, from the morning meetings that affirm the school’s core values of responsibility, caring, courage, and respect, to individual classrooms, each of which takes the name of a college or university. North Star creates its own curriculum (lesson plans, activities, and tests ) based on New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) and college readiness standards—and stays in touch with alumni to ensure they are on track for college graduation and to inspire current North Star students.

Download the transcript of College for All Students. Download the North Star Blue Ribbon Schools application. Return to the general introduction to North Star Academy Charter School.

Contact Information

Principal and Co-Founder James Verilli

North Star Academy Charter School of Newark

10 Washington Place

Newark, NJ 07102-3106

Telephone: (973) 642-0101

Web site/URL: http://www.uncommonschools.org/nsa/home/index.html

E-mail: pinbasekaran@northstaracademy.org

Student Demographics

909 Students, K – 12

Black or African American	83%
Hispanic or Latino	16%
Asian	1%
Student mobility rate during the past year	8%
Students with Limited English Proficiency	0%
Students eligible for subsidized meals	80%
Students Receiving Special Education Services	7%

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