Academy For Biotechnology (Closed 2023)

Serving 13 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Biotechnology ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Top Rankings

Academy For Biotechnology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(18-19)
≥80%
44%
(18-19)
≥90%
57%
≥50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
54%
11%
Hispanic
n/a
35%
Black
n/a
14%
White
38%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
≥50%
85%
(22-23)
15.4%
16.7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Biotechnology?
The graduation rate of Academy For Biotechnology is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Biotechnology?
13 students attend Academy For Biotechnology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Academy For Biotechnology students are Asian, 38% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Academy For Biotechnology offer ?
Academy For Biotechnology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Biotechnology part of?
Academy For Biotechnology is part of Morris County Vocational School District.

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