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East Orange Stem Academy High School

129 Renshaw Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017

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East Orange Stem Academy High School serves 632 students in grades 6-12.

East Orange Stem Academy High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 632 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Orange Stem Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

East Orange Stem Academy High School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

632 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

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School Rankings

East Orange Stem Academy High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of East Orange Stem Academy High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#720 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

10%

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Hispanic

31%

Black

91%

15%

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White

41%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.71

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

90%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

67%

32%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

East Orange School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Orange Stem Academy High School's ranking?

East Orange Stem Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

What is the graduation rate of East Orange Stem Academy High School?

The graduation rate of East Orange Stem Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90%.

How many students attend East Orange Stem Academy High School?

632 students attend East Orange Stem Academy High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of East Orange Stem Academy High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of East Orange Stem Academy High School?

East Orange Stem Academy High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does East Orange Stem Academy High School offer ?

East Orange Stem Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is East Orange Stem Academy High School part of?

East Orange Stem Academy High School is part of East Orange School District.

School Reviews

5 5/30/2015

Best School Ever! I love the activities and the mentors.I hope kids in the future go there too.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 632 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education