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We’re a K-12 tuition-free public charter school rooted in Newark, open to all and designed to help students thrive—in the classroom and in life. 


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Culture

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At BRICK Gateway Academy, we believe education is more than academics—  a school should reflect the cultural identities and lived experiences of its students and families. Our curriculum is rooted in Ubuntu principles of collective care, celebrates the rich history and achievements of Black and Brown leaders, and fosters a culture of learning that builds character, leadership, and purpose.

Community

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At BRICK, we are more than just a school—we are a united community of students, families, teachers, community members, and leaders. We know that individual success is deeply tied to the success of the collective. At BRICK, we embody Ubuntu’s principle of interconnectedness and mutual support by ensuring families have the resources they need to thrive. From personalized student support to partnerships with local organizations, we go beyond academics to strengthen the well-being of our entire community.

Opportunity

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Education should open doors—to college, careers, and a future of limitless potential. BRICK prepares students for success through rigorous academics, leadership development, and experiential learning opportunities like internships and inter-sessions. With six years of alumni support and the BRICK network’s commitment to economic mobility and equity, we ensure students don’t just graduate—they thrive as leaders, visionaries, and change-makers in their communities and beyond.

For families on a mission

At BRICK Gateway Academy, we believe all students deserve an excellent education that reflects their culture, identity and voice. By rooting in the values of equity, agency, and opportunity, we prepare students to lead with confidence and compassion in a diverse world.

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Elementary School

Building a strong foundation in literacy, mathematics, and whole child social-emotional learning.

  • Free before and after school care
  • Free summer camp programs
  • Supportive services for families
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Open to all: no grades or attendance records required.

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After and before school care for learning and play.
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Dedicated teachers rooted in the community.
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Joyful classrooms for learning.

Location:

534 Clinton Ave Newark, NJ 07108

534 Clinton Ave Newark, NJ 07108

  • Eligible for free bus transportation
  • Accessible bus stops at the school entrance

Daily schedule:

Monday - Thursday 7:45am - 3:30pm,

Friday 7:45 - 12:50pm

Free after care: dismissal - 5:30

Size:

250 students

Uniforms:

Baby & navy blue

Middle School

Emphasizing leadership, critical thinking, community connections, and career exploration.

  • Athletics program
  • Student Government Association (SGA)
  • Free before and after school care
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Open to all: no grades or attendance records required.

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Joyful community including morning and community meetings and an ubuntu school culture.
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School enrichment and extracurricular programs.
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Academics that focus on leadership, critical thinking, and career exploration.
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Dedicated teachers and a 15:1 student: teacher ratio

Location:

534 Clinton Ave Newark, NJ 07108

534 Clinton Ave Newark, NJ 07108

  • Eligible for free bus transportation
  • Accessible bus stops at the school entrance

Daily schedule:

Monday - Thursday 7:45am - 3:30pm,

Friday 7:45 - 12:50pm

Free after care: dismissal - 5:30

Size:

250 students

Uniforms:

Navy & baby blue

High School

Preparing students for college and careers through leadership development, community engagement and service, and excellent academics.

  • AP coursework + Voyage Honors programs
  • Internships
  • Varsity athletics
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Open to all: no grades or attendance records required.

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Preparing students for college and career
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Academics to inspire leaders and change-makers.
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Varsity Sports & Athletics
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Enrichment programs and extracurriculars

Location:

536 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102

536 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102

Bus: 13, 27, 30, 76, 78, 258, 378; Light Rail

Daily schedule:

8:15am - 2:45pm, after school: clubs and sports

Size:

380 students

Uniforms:

Purple & orange

Signature Programs

At BRICK Gateway Academy, we believe in the power of education to celebrate identities, transform lives, and strengthen communities. Learning here is not just about academics—it’s about building character, confidence, and responsibility.

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Internships

Our students spend an entire school year interning 20-25 hours per month learning crucial skills that set them up for a lifetime of success. By working at organizations so central to Newark, students gain a deeper understanding of their city, and make connections and develop skills that serve them well beyond the end of their placements.
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Personalized instruction

Designated times during the school day provide small group instruction to support academic achievement. Students receive tiered instruction for interventions, on-grade-level targets, or enrichment, ensuring they get the support needed to thrive in core subjects.
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Brick Road To Success

Each BRICK school employs a BRICK Road to Success (BRtS) Framework, aligned with New Jersey’s Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and driven by the leadership of the BRICK Road to Success (BRtS) Team. Our BRtS Teams work to understand the ways in which students experience school and to ensure students are matched with services according to their needs.
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Athletics Program

Sports at BRICK Gateway Academy include basketball, track and field, cheer, and volleyball. For high school, we offer year round varsity athletics to give all of our students the opportunity to excel in the classroom and on the court or field!
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Voyage Honors Program

Voyage offers rigorous interdisciplinary coursework to students with a proven academic track record. Students enroll in honors-level classes, participate in dual-enrollment programs at local colleges and universities, and work as year-long interns with a Newark business partner. Students enhance their academic profiles for transition to more selective colleges and universities.
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Technology Supported Curriculum

Students enhance their learning through technology-supported instruction. Students can build their understanding of concepts with adaptable online programs for reading and math, and their understanding of science and history concepts through online lab experiments, computer programing curriculum, or researching and learning about historical topics.

A track record of success

At BRICK Gateway Academy, our commitment to personalized learning and student success sets us apart. With a supportive student-teacher ratio and a strong focus on college readiness, our graduates consistently achieve above-average enrollment rates in higher education.

COLLEGE ACCEPANCE

92%

Of graduates accepted to college

PERSONAL APPROACH

15:1

Student -teacher ratio

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

+31%

BRICK Gateway Academy graduates enroll in college compared to the national average.

Voices from our community

“I chose BRICK because I wanted my child to see people like her in authority. Having Black instructors and administration has furthered the idea that she can do absolutely anything.”
BRICK Parent
“What trips up a lot of students from first-generation and lower socio-economic backgrounds, its not that they cant go to the classroom and figure out what the professor is talking about… its persistence. Higher education demands the ability to recognize when you need to see the professor or go to the campus writing center. We work hard to build our students resiliency so they can be successful when the stakes are at their highest.”
Joddie Iyalekhue
Director College Access & Success Team
“The work that I do at BRICK Gateway helps diminish the opportunity gap. I am able to provide my students with opportunities that open doors to college and career.”
Marie Charles
Assistant Director of College Readiness & Persistence
“I chose teaching because I want to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people. I see the potential in every student and I know that education is the key to unlocking their future. At BRICK Gateway, I’m surrounded by a team that shares this vision—working together to create a space where students not only learn but thrive."
Marquita Williams
Teacher
OUR MODEL

The BRICK Network ensures every family has the resources they need to support their child’s journey.

BRICK Network Model

When you join BRICK Gateway Academy, you become a part of the BRICK network.

THE OUTCOME

Ultimately, BRICK networks support families, propelling a sustainable cycle of social and economic growth.

The family's journey
from pre-cradle to career
Early childhood
  • Prenatal & parental care
  • Early assessment
  • Kindergarten readiness
School age
  • Responsive education
  • Tutoring
  • Social emotional wellness
  • Stable homes
Early adulthood
  • College counseling
  • Tutoring
  • Career pathways
  • Networking
Those we support today become the change-makers of tomorrow.
OUR MODEL

The BRICK Network ensures every family has the resources they need to support their child’s journey.

BRICK Network Model

When you join BRICK Gateway Academy, you become a part of the BRICK network.

THE OUTCOME

Ultimately, BRICK networks support families, propelling a sustainable cycle of social and economic growth.

The family's journey
from pre-cradle to career
Early childhood
  • Prenatal & parental care
  • Early assessment
  • Kindergarten readiness
School age
  • Responsive education
  • Tutoring
  • Social emotional wellness
  • Stable homes
Early adulthood
  • College counsiling
  • Tutoring
  • Pathways
  • Networking
Those we support today become the change-makers of tomorrow.
OUR MODEL

The BRICK Network ensures every family has the resources they need to support their child’s journey.

BRICK Network Model

When you join BRICK Gateway Academy, you become a part of the 
BRICK network.

THE OUTCOME

Ultimately, BRICK networks support families, propelling a sustainable cycle of social and economic growth.

The family's journey
from pre-cradle to career
Early childhood
  • Prenatal & parental care
  • Early assessment
  • Kindergarten readiness
School age
  • Responsive education
  • Tutoring
  • Social emotional wellness
  • Stable homes
Early adulthood
  • College counsiling
  • Tutoring
  • Pathways
  • Networking
Those we support today become the change-makers of tomorrow.
OUR MODEL

The BRICK Network ensures every family has the resources they need to support their child’s journey.

BRICK Network Model

When you join BRICK Gateway Academy, you become a part of the BRICK network.

THE OUTCOME

Ultimately, BRICK networks support families, propelling a sustainable cycle of social and economic growth.

The family's journey
from pre-cradle to career
Early childhood
  • Prenatal & parental care
  • Early assessment
  • Kindergarten readiness
School age
  • Responsive education
  • Tutoring
  • Social emotional wellness
  • Stable homes
Early adulthood
  • College counsiling
  • Tutoring
  • Pathways
  • Networking
Those we support today become the change-makers of tomorrow.

FAQs

Learn more about the application and enrollment process.

What is the Newark Common App?

The Newark Common App is a centralized online portal for families to enroll at participating schools. The portal provides families and schools with a seamless, and transparent process for applying to the school of their choice.

How long does it take to apply, and what should I expect?

Applying is easy and only takes 5 minutes. Simply complete one application with basic information and rank your school choices. Mark BRICK Gateway Academy as your first choice. After submitting your application, you will be included in the lottery system, which matches students with schools based on their preferences.

What are the next steps after I complete my application?

If you apply by the March 17th deadline, you will receive your match letter by mid-April. You can also access results online via your Newark Common App account. Families can begin registering at their new school immediately. 

Our Scholar Enrollment team will contact you by telephone and/or email to confirm your match and support the registration process. Once you accept your seat at BRICK Gateway Academy, our team will reach out to collect the required documentation to complete registration. 

The application reopens on March 24. You can still submit an application, and your match will be processed via waitlist pulls. You will be notified by telephone or email if you’re matched via the waitlist. Our Scholar Enrollment team will work with you to complete registration. 

How are students matched, and will my student receive their first choice?

The system will match each student with the best possible school based on the family’s choices and the Common App’s enrollment policies. The only reason a Newark student would not get into their first choice would be if the school does not have enough seats for all applicants. When a student does not receive his or her first choice, the matching process will move down the student’s list of schools in order to place the student in their highest-ranked school with available seats.

What if I missed the initial enrollment deadline? What is the waitlist?

Yes, you can continue to apply after the initial March 17 deadline. The application reopens for phase 2 of enrollment on March 24 and runs through September. Phase 2 applications are processed on a rolling basis.

For applications submitted during phase 2, your match will be processed via the waitlist. You will be notified by telephone or email when you’re matched. Our Scholar Enrollment team will work with you to complete registration. 

Can my scholar be matched to a school that isn’t listed on his/her application?

No, students receive a single offer to the highest-ranked school on their list possible. If you do not receive a match, your scholar will be added to the waitlist for schools ranked on your application.

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