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Outperforming 92% of All Public Schools in New Jersey

Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation's finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.

Our Vision
Our vision is to create a wide range of intentional learning experiences in a joyful, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment so that all our scholars can develop the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill their purpose.

Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12
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Prepare for College and Beyond
Navigating the road from Kindergarten to and through college. Our four schools are educating and empowering Trenton's youth to pursue a life of achievement and to become the next generation of compassionate, honorable leaders.

Get to Know Us
Bold, All-Hands-On-Deck Positivity
Foundation Academies’ students, teachers, families, donors, and volunteers welcome with open arms, lead with compassion, speak up with passion, and are dedicated to a shared mission of youth opportunity and positive community achievement.

Parent Resources
Welcome to our Family-Like Culture
Collaborating closely and openly with parents is essential to providing students with the very best education. We communicate often, celebrate transparency, and happily welcome questions, feedback, and involvement.
Foundation Academies Does Not Tolerate Acts of Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying.
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Make an Impact the World Will See
Public urban education isn’t for everyone, but it’s the calling of our staff—and we answer it with conviction, pride, and dedication. We’re difference-makers who go all-in. Our purpose is to ensure an excellent education for all students, positively influencing the lives of the Black and Brown students we serve.

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for Future Generations
As a free public charter school, Foundation Academies students receive $7,317 less funding per student than their peers in Trenton’s traditional public district schools.
The result? Seven consecutive years of 100% college acceptance.
With such a powerful return on spending, can you imagine how many more students we could educate, nurture, and empower to go to college if more donors made it possible to bridge the funding gap?

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Join Our Mission, Change Lives, and Have Fun!
By guest judging a contest, speaking on a panel, conducting mock interviews, or serving on a committee, you can have a lot of fun while helping to make a difference in the lives of our kids.
¿Prefieres leer en español? Vea la historia a continuación. Hello Foundation Academy Families! Foundation Academy is collaborating with Trenton’s own Henry J. Austin Clinic for a virtual COVID-19 Vaccination Information town hall. The event will be hosted by Dr. Rachael Evans, Henry J. Austin’s Chief Medical Officer on Friday, April 8th from 5pm – 6pm. Information regarding the vaccine will be discussed and any questions or concerns will be answered. Please select this link on Friday, April 8th at 5pm to attend the town hall. We hope everyone is able to attend! Destacado: La gratitud de una abuela por su…
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE /// HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA LEER MÁSFor final results of the March-2022 Admissions lottery, read the report here (pdf).
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