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Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

1255 Main Avenue, CLIFTON, NJ, 07011

Top 25% School in New Jersey

Ranked 55 of 256 in New Jersey

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About Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

The Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is a charter school in Clifton, New Jersey, which is a big suburban area. About 161 students go to the school, which serves grades 5 through 8. There are about 11 full-time equivalent teachers who teach, which gives a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, which is the same as the district average. There is also a full-time school counselor who helps students plan their studies and grow emotionally and socially. Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton's academic program is based on a classical education approach. It focuses on core subjects like math, English language arts, science, and social studies, as well as arts, character development, and critical thinking skills. According to data from U.S. News & World Report, 52% of students are proficient or better in math and 57% are proficient or better in English Language Arts. The student body is made up of 57% women and 43% men. About 2% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged. In general, Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton has a small, focused learning environment, structured academic programs, and chances to keep getting better at math and reading.

Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton Contact Information

Address

1255 Main Avenue, CLIFTON, NJ, 07011

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Phone

(973) 278-7707

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 57% in Reading.
11
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
161
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 55 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 24.84%
Asian 14.91%
Hispanic 57.14%
Black 1.24%
Two+ Races 0.62%
Native Am. 1.24%
White
24.84%
Asian
14.91%
Hispanic
57.14%
Black
1.24%
Two+ Races
0.62%
Native Am.
1.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 161
56.52%
91 Female
43.48%
70 Male

Student Population

161 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

180 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is very exciting! Recently, the school held its yearly Veterans Day program to honor heroes and people from the community. The school is also hosting a number of events, including a spring dance, a prom, and trips to the New York Museum of Natural History. Devin Novakoski, a Latin teacher, also won the "Teacher Who Rocks" award from the school for how much he cares about his students.

FAQ

Q1. What does the Classical Academy Charter School do to get students excited about learning?

Ans. Students can be curious, solve problems, and think critically in many different subjects when they learn through projects, interactive lessons, and group activities.

Q2. What kinds of arts and crafts classes does the school have?

Ans. Students can join music, theater, writing, and visual arts programs to help them be creative and say what they want to say.

Q3. What keeps students healthy?

Ans. Wellness workshops, counseling services, and mindfulness practices help students deal with stress and keep their minds healthy.

Q4. How do people become leaders?

Ans. Student councils, group projects, and mentorship programs are all good ways for students to feel good about themselves, work together, and make good decisions.

Q5. How does the school get the community and families involved?

Ans. Family events, volunteer projects, and working with other groups in the community all help people get involved and make the school-community connection stronger.

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

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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
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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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