Newark Boys Chorus School
At Newark Boys Chorus School, our mission is to create a challenging academic and musical environment in the city of Newark for young males from fourth through eighth grades.
Newark boys chorus school ultimately seeks to provide the community with young men who value a love for learning, a quest for excellence, and a compassion for humanity.
NBCS students, parents, teachers, and staff value: embracing a hunger for learning: striving for excellence in all that we do; respecting others and their property; and creating a cooperative spirit among the members of our school family.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 4-8
- Students: 55 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools New Jersey Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 55 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 96% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 45% |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (khaki pants, school polo shirt) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition Free Effective September 2017 |
| % on Financial Aid | 45% |
| Admissions Director | Brenda McLeod |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club Arts and Music Programs: African Drumming, Musical Theater |
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