Garden State Correctional Facility

Garden State Correctional Facility serves 52 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Garden State Correctional Facility's student population of 52 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
52 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Garden State Correctional Facility is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
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Black
79%
15%
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White
6%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart display the diversity score of Garden State Correctional Facility and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(10-11)
<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garden State Correctional Facility and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Garden State Correctional Facility?
The graduation rate of Garden State Correctional Facility is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Garden State Correctional Facility?
52 students attend Garden State Correctional Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Garden State Correctional Facility students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Garden State Correctional Facility offer ?
Garden State Correctional Facility offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garden State Correctional Facility part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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