Serving 286 students in grades 9-12, Innovation High School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Innovation High School's student population of 286 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Innovation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1218 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
31%
32%
Black
36%
15%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovation High School's ranking?
Innovation High School is ranked #1218 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Innovation High School often compared to?
Innovation High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Ronald Mcnair High School, Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovation High School?
The graduation rate of Innovation High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Innovation High School?
286 students attend Innovation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Innovation High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovation High School?
Innovation High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Innovation High School offer ?
Innovation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Innovation High School part of?
Innovation High School is part of Jersey City Public Schools School District.
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