Serving 150 students in grades 9-12, Career Academy 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 was <50% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
37%
32%
Black
50%
15%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)50-54%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 75% NJ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Career Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Career Academy?
150 students attend Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Career Academy students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Academy?
Career Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Career Academy offer ?
Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Career Academy part of?
Career Academy is part of Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District.
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