Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, Newark Innovation Academy 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%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
30%
34%
Black
70%
14%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
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 Newark Innovation Academy?
The graduation rate of Newark Innovation Academy is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Newark Innovation Academy?
23 students attend Newark Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Newark Innovation Academy students are Black, and 30% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Newark Innovation Academy offer ?
Newark Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newark Innovation Academy part of?
Newark Innovation Academy is part of Newark Public School District.
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