Принстон Чартер Мектебі: Оқушылар құрамы, тарихы және жетістіктері

School in New Jersey
As of the 2022–23 school year, the school had an enrollment of 424 students and 41.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.3:1. Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity was Asian (200), White (143), Hispanic (16), Black (16), two or more races (46), Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (3), and Native American (0). There were 40 students in kindergarten, while the largest classes were 4th 8th with 50 (there were 48 students in the 7th grade). There were 203 male students and 219 female students. There are about 50 students in each grade, with smaller class sizes intended to provide a more "close knit" atmosphere for students, and to allow them “to be known and to feel known”. In November, School Board Vice President Michael Littman stated that the school board's policy would be "to interact with the Charter School at the minimum level required by law." Reasons for the opposition were based on fears of lack of accountability and a negative financial impact on Princeton Public Schools. Once the charter was drawn up, the founders searched for employees and a building, settling on a former office building in North Princeton, which was purchased for 2.8 million dollars. In May 1997, the school hired its first Head of School, Charles Marsee. A third of all parents with children eligible for the school applied, and the school opened in 1997. In its first year, the school had high test scores, and the second school year began in 1998.

Princeton Charter School was the first charter school in the nation accredited by the American Academy of Liberal Education when it was accredited in 2002. In September of that year, the school completed its K 4 building and opened it to students. That same month, the United States Department of Education named Princeton Charter School a No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School. Five years later, work began on the campus center addition. The expansion, currently under construction, will add four classrooms, a new cafeteria, and an expanded parking lot. Additionally, two amphitheaters will be added, as well as new playground equipment and a relocated basketball court. Electric vehicle charging stations are also being considered for the parking lot.

During the COVID 19 pandemic, Princeton Charter School switched to a remote learning schedule starting March 16, 2020.

In 2023, the school was one of nine schools in New Jersey, and the only charter school, that was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education.

Princeton Charter School's mission statement claims that the school aims to "provide its diverse student body the best possible education by focusing on the fundamental academic disciplines in an atmosphere that affirms academic achievement and, in so doing, to offer the community true choice in public education." Students must complete certain "milestones" for each grade. For example, the first grade English milestone requires students to be able to read a text at the level of Dr. Seuss, the sixth grade physical education milestone involves running a half mile, and the eighth grade French milestone consists of a presentation given about a work of art. The curriculum is reviewed in all subjects by parents, educators, and outside experts as part of the school's Curriculum Committee process. Cross country home meets are held at the nearby Smoyer Park. Field Hockey and soccer home games are held on the athletic field.

Princeton Charter School has a variety of clubs, including a jazz ensemble for grades 5 8 and a Mathcounts team, as well as an orchestra, piano ensemble, an art club, and a chess club. The school's National Science Bowl team won the regional finals in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023 and moved on to the national competition in Washington, D. C. The school's Operation Smile club, founded in 2017, was named "Best New Club of the Year" at Operation Smile's International Student Leadership Conference in July 2018.

The administration of Princeton Charter School consists of the head of school and two assistant heads of school, one in charge of the K 4 Division, one in charge of the 5 8 Division. The current head of school is Lawrence Patton, while the K 4 and 5 8 assistant heads of school are Gail Wilbur and Lisa Eckstrom, respectively.

The school is located on a seven acre plot in north western Princeton. There are two main school buildings, the 5 8 building, a three story former office building renovated between 1997 and 1999, and the K 4 building, designed by Princeton University architect Ralph Lerner.

In 2010, the Campus Center addition was completed, a 17,000 square foot facility including a black box theater, a gymnasium, and art classrooms. All students have daily classes in the Campus Center. The administrative offices are located in the Marsee Center, an 1800s farmhouse at the north end of the campus named for former head of school Charles Marsee. The campus also contains a large field, used for sports, and a playground.

Princeton Charter School's transportation is mainly provided by the regional school district.