Academic Curriculum
The NJ Youth ChalleNGe Academy offers a course of study to include Math, Science, Reading, English, History, Computer Applications, and Life-Coping Skills. After completing the courses, the cadets take the GED test. If they pass the exam they will receive a New Jersey State High School Diploma after completion of the five month residential phase. In 2011, the average cadet achieved a 2.6 grade increase in reading and a 2.9 grade increase in mathematics.
New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy
The mission of the NJYCA is to provide a highly disciplined environment fostering academics, leadership development, physical training and personal growth to educate and train unemployed youth who have ceased to attend high school.
