Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Technology Design ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Technology Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Academy Of Technology Design's student population of 203 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
We Educate Students for College and Careers.
School Rankings
Academy Of Technology Design ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Technology Design is 0.66, 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
#1788 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
54%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
19%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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 Of Technology Design's ranking?
Academy Of Technology Design is ranked #1788 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Academy Of Technology Design often compared to?
Academy Of Technology Designis often viewed alongside schools like County Prep High School, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Technology Design?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Technology Design is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy Of Technology Design?
203 students attend Academy Of Technology Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Academy Of Technology Design students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Academy Of Technology Design offer ?
Academy Of Technology Design offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Technology Design part of?
Academy Of Technology Design is part of Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Technology Design located?
Academy Of Technology Design is located in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown Jersey City.
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