Girls Academy Of Newark (Closed 2023)

279 Chancellor Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 116 students in grades 6-12, Girls Academy 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(15-16)
6-9%
40%
(15-16)
6-9%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)
1%
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)
11%
26%
Black
(15-16)
88%
16%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NJ state average).
How many students attend Girls Academy Of Newark?
116 students attend Girls Academy Of Newark.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Girls Academy Of Newark students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Girls Academy Of Newark?
Girls Academy Of Newark has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Girls Academy Of Newark offer ?
Girls Academy Of Newark offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Girls Academy Of Newark part of?
Girls Academy Of Newark is part of Newark Public School District.

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