Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Environmental Science ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Environmental Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Academy For Environmental Science's student population of 58 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Environmental Science ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Environmental Science is 0.41, which is less 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
#892 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
5%
32%
Black
n/a
15%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Environmental Science's ranking?
Academy For Environmental Science is ranked #892 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Environmental Science?
The graduation rate of Academy For Environmental Science is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Environmental Science?
58 students attend Academy For Environmental Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Academy For Environmental Science students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Academy For Environmental Science offer ?
Academy For Environmental Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Environmental Science part of?
Academy For Environmental Science is part of Morris County Vocational School District.
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