Academy Of Vocational Careers (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
247 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
(09-10)
≤10%
73%
(09-10)
11-19%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
9%
Hispanic
(09-10)
14%
21%
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Black
(09-10)
85%
17%
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White
(09-10)
1%
53%
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Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
90%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
6%
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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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Vocational Careers?
247 students attend Academy Of Vocational Careers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Academy Of Vocational Careers students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Academy Of Vocational Careers offer ?
Academy Of Vocational Careers offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy Of Vocational Careers part of?
Academy Of Vocational Careers is part of Newark Public School District.

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