The Innovation High School is a four-year comprehensive and college preparatory public high school in Jersey City in Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operated as part of the Jersey City Public Schools.
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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- 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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Innovation High School's student population of 286 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
28 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Rankings
Innovation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation High School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1398 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
29%
34%
Black
30%
15%
White
19%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Innovation High School's ranking?
Innovation High School is ranked #1398 out of 2,184 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 Liberty High School, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovation High School?
The graduation rate of Innovation High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Innovation High School?
286 students attend Innovation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Innovation High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Innovation High School offer ?
Innovation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovation High School part of?
Innovation High School is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Innovation High School located?
Innovation High School is located in the Greenville neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 10 other public schools located in Greenville.
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