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Soaring Heights Charter School

1 ROMAR AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07305

About Soaring Heights Charter School

Soaring Heights Charter School is a leading Elementary School in New Jersey, serving K8 students with a focus on academic achievement and community values. In addition, Soaring Heights is a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School and recognized nationally for student achievement. About 80% of the students are reading proficient, while the school is ranked above the state average in math, serving students in a rigorous, yet caring environment. The school has a “shared leadership” model where educators take on responsibilities within administration, promoting the ongoing collaboration culture. Soaring Heights is also a school that has with a community focus as demonstrated by continued support of ongoing food drives, health fairs for families, and other experiences that contribute to the value of students' school experience. Soaring Heights Charter School is a distinguished school among Elementary School in New Jersey, with diversity, passionate educators, and rapid growth commitment.

Soaring Heights Charter School Contact Information

Address

1 ROMAR AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07305

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Phone

(201) 434-4800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 80%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 80% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
270
Total Students
TOP 92 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Soaring Heights Charter School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 11.48%
Asian 43.7%
Hispanic 12.22%
Black 25.93%
Two+ Races 4.44%
Native Am. 0.37%
White
11.48%
Asian
43.7%
Hispanic
12.22%
Black
25.93%
Two+ Races
4.44%
Native Am.
0.37%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 270
47.78%
129 Female
52.22%
141 Male

Student Population

270 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

546 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Soaring Heights Charter School in Jersey City has achieved the honor of being named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School, an award given by the Department of Education for excellence in academic achievement.

FAQ

Q1. What’s involved in signing up my child for Soaring Heights Charter School?

A: You’ll provide a birth certificate, proof of residence, immunization records, and (if applicable) previous school records. The school office will help you with the process, and we’ll likely have you complete the registration form.

Q2. Does Soaring Heights Charter School have programs for before- and after-school?

A: Yes! The program provides care for kids before and after school. There are fun activities, homework assistance, and more opportunities for kids to be engaged in learning. The program is especially helpful for working parents.

Q3. What subjects does Soaring Heights Charter School emphasize?

A: Soaring Heights Charter School believes in the value of the reading, writing, math, science, and social studies curriculum. All of our programs incorporate technology and hands-on applications to encourage kids to think critically and succeed academically.

Q4. Can parents get involved in Soaring Heights Charter School?

A: Absolutely! We welcome parent volunteers, participation in school events, membership in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), or engaging your child’s classroom or after-school activity. Q5: How can parents get involved in school activities?

A: Parents can volunteer for classroom support, join school committees, participate in special events, and help with extracurricular programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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