Life Skills serves 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life Skills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Life Skills's student population of 60 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Life Skills is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
42%
32%
Black
17%
15%
White
37%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Life Skills often compared to?
Life Skillsis often viewed alongside schools like Autistic by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Life Skills?
The graduation rate of Life Skills is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Life Skills?
60 students attend Life Skills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Life Skills students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Skills?
Life Skills has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Life Skills offer ?
Life Skills offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Life Skills part of?
Life Skills is part of Bergen County Special Services School District.
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