Kiva High School (Closed 2015)

Serving 21 students in grades 9-12, Kiva 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 was <50% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(13-14)
<50%
75%
(13-14)
<50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
29%
14%
White
57%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Kiva High School?
21 students attend Kiva High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kiva High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kiva High School?
Kiva High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kiva High School offer ?
Kiva High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kiva High School part of?
Kiva High School is part of Monmouth County Vocational School District.

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