Camden Prep News Today

Students at Camden Prep High School headed back to class Thursday with some added encouragement to kick off the academic year – a brand new state-of-the-art school!

New Jersey public students were still struggling to recover from the pandemic in 2021-22, according to the latest annual New Jersey school performance report from the state Department of Education.

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Camden Prep was struggling until a group of educators led by principal Susanna Tagoe stepped in. It's now the highest performing school in the area.

And you see how much brilliance and how capable they are, then you understand not to limit them. >> we circle our numbers... >> reporter: its all part of camdens "second act," with the creation of what are called renaissance schools, like camden prep. unlike most other charters, there is not a lottery admission. kid get to go here because they live in the neighborhood. >> these are the same scholars, and that proves that zip code does not determine your ability. >> reporter: what do you like abo...