The Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering is a four-year magnet public high school program intended to prepare students for STEM careers.
Serving 144 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Performing Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Academy For Performing Arts's student population of 144 students has grown by 323% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Academy For Performing Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Performing Arts is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
17%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
70%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Performing Arts's ranking?
Academy For Performing Arts is ranked #291 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Academy For Performing Arts is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Performing Arts?
144 students attend Academy For Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Academy For Performing Arts students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Academy For Performing Arts offer ?
Academy For Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Performing Arts part of?
Academy For Performing Arts is part of Morris County Vocational School District.
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