Serving 18 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Law And Public Safety ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
6%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
78%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Law And Public Safety?
The graduation rate of Academy For Law And Public Safety is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Academy For Law And Public Safety?
18 students attend Academy For Law And Public Safety.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Academy For Law And Public Safety students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Academy For Law And Public Safety offer ?
Academy For Law And Public Safety offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Law And Public Safety part of?
Academy For Law And Public Safety is part of Morris County Vocational School District.
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