Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering

520 West Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
10/
10
Top 1%
The Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering is a four-year magnet public high school program intended to prepare students for STEM careers.
Serving 180 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering's student population of 180 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
3 teachers
Year Founded
1953

School Rankings

Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering ranks within the top 1% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#19 out of 2184 schools
(Top 1%)
≥90%
38%
≥90%
49%
≥90%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
83%
11%
Hispanic
2%
34%
Black
n/a
14%
White
11%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
≥90%
85%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering's ranking?
Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering is ranked #19 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering often compared to?
Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineeringis often viewed alongside schools like Morris County School Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering?
The graduation rate of Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering?
180 students attend Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering offer ?
Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering part of?
Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering is part of Morris County Vocational School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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