Serving 309 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Allied Health Sciences ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Allied Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Academy For Allied Health Sciences's student population of 309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Allied Health Sciences ranks within the top 1% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Allied Health Sciences is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 2183 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
25%
32%
Black
12%
15%
White
30%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Allied Health Sciences's ranking?
Academy For Allied Health Sciences is ranked #1 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Academy For Allied Health Sciences often compared to?
Academy For Allied Health Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Information Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Allied Health Sciences?
The graduation rate of Academy For Allied Health Sciences is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Academy For Allied Health Sciences?
309 students attend Academy For Allied Health Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Academy For Allied Health Sciences students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Allied Health Sciences?
Academy For Allied Health Sciences has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Allied Health Sciences offer ?
Academy For Allied Health Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Allied Health Sciences part of?
Academy For Allied Health Sciences is part of Union County Vocational-Technical School District.
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