Marion P. Thomas Charter School (MPTCS) is a community-based charter school serving over 1500 students in grades PK - 12, created by the community for the community. Marion P. Thomas Charter School (MPTCS) is the largest independently-operated free public charter school in Newark, NJ. Marion P. Thomas Charter School has 4 themed academies: Performing Arts and Culinary (PK-8), STEAM, SELECT (single-gendered education PK-8), and Culinary and Performing Arts (9-12)