PRIDE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
117 ELMWOOD AVENUE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018 www.prideacs.org

Total Revenue
$5,026,248
Total Expenses
$4,981,221
Net Assets
$246,030

Organizations Filed Purposes: THE PRIDE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL ENDEAVORS TO IGNITE SUCCESS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES THROUGH A CURRICULUM ROOTED IN THE VALUES OF PEACE, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, DETERMINATION AND EMPATHY. BY ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, MASTERY OF FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS, POSITIVE LEADERSHIP, AND ACTIVE SERVICE, PRIDE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL STRIVES TO EMBOLDEN ITS STUDENTS TO HARNESS THEIR OWN POWER TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURES AND THE WORLD.

Pride Academy Charter School commenced implementation in the 2008-2009 school year and has just completed its seventh year of operation. The school's original charter authorized a maximum enrollment of 240 students in Grades 5-8. During the first charter renewal, Pride Academy sought and obtained approval for increased enrollment to 264 students. Thereafter, Pride Academy sought and obtained approval for an additional increase to 288 students for the 2015-2016 school year. The enrollment at the beginning of the school year was 288 students. At the end of the year the enrollment was 287 students. There are three classes in each of Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8, with class sizes of 24 students per class, or 72 per each Grade. As of June 30, 2016, there were 227 students on the waiting list.During the 2015-2016 school year, the Charter School's Administrative team continued to lead the growth and strengthening of the school in the Eighth year of operation. Of the many accomplishments of the charter school was the continued development and implementation of an elective and after school program that offers a wide range of athletic, academic, and culturally enriching activities and experiences that included Student Council, yearbook, cheerleading, basketball, soccer, flag football, African Dancing, MVP male empowerment, cooking, chorus, multicultural clubs and book clubs. In addition, the Charter School supported the development of a facility expansion that will result in improvements to classroom and common area spaces, and will enhance the overall educational program.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Jnanendra RayBUSINESS ADMIN40$151,761
Fiona ThomasSCH PRINCIPAL40$132,260
Rosemary DumenigoVICE PRINCIPAL40$104,418
Yanette BagceTrustee3$0
Morgan BlackTrustee3$0
Deirdre TaylorTrustee3$0
Michael MooreVice President3$0
Robert MitchellPresident3$0

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