Hoboken Sees Roughly 60 Applications for School Choice Program

Approximately 60 students from other school districts in the state have applied to transfer to one of Hoboken's public schools next school year, according to superintendent of schools Mark Toback.

This is double the amount of applicants since last year, when approximately 30 students from other districts applied for the school choice program.

The number is higher this year, Toback explained, partially because the Hoboken school district has more prominently promoted the option.

The deadline for school choice is on Dec. 1, which means the number of applicants is likely to grow. 

In total, the school district has 100 open spots for students from other district. In order to be eligible, a student needs to prove he or she was enrolled in a public school district in New Jersey.