Serving 64 students in grades 9-12, Knowledge Advanced Skills West 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 9:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
75%
34%
Black
5%
14%
White
20%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)40-59%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
6%
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?
<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).
What is the graduation rate of Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School?
The graduation rate of Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School?
64 students attend Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School?
Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School offer ?
Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School part of?
Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School is part of Hudson County Schools Of Technology.
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