Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is an all-boys' public school in Newark in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Newark Public Schools. The Eagle Academy Foundation supports the educational programs of this school and other all-boys' schools in New York City.
Serving 172 students in grades 9-12, Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark's student population of 172 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Rankings
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark is 0.35, 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
#2178 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
18%
34%
Black
79%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)60-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark's ranking?
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark is ranked #2178 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark?
The graduation rate of Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark is 60-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark?
172 students attend Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark?
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark offer ?
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark part of?
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark located?
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Weequahic.
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