Northern State Prison (2025-26 Ranking)

168 Frontage Road
Newark, NJ 07114

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students (20-21)

1 student

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2021)
Year	Northern State Prison
2021	1
2020	5
2019	5
2018	7
2017	7
2016	7
2015	7
2013	7
2011	6
2010	18
2009	23

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Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)

6 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2012)
Year	Northern State Prison
2012	6
2011	6
2010	3
2009	2

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Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2011)
Year	Northern State Prison	New Jersey	Office Of Educational Services Department Of Corrections School District
2011	1:1	15:1	4:1
2010	6:1	14:1	4:1
2009	13:1	12:1	10:1

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American Indian

(20-21)

n/a

Asian

(20-21)

n/a

10%

Hispanic

(20-21)

n/a

31%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2020)
Year	Northern State Prison	New Jersey	Office Of Educational Services Department Of Corrections School District
2020	60%	29%	21%
2019	60%	29%	21%
2018	28%	27%	15%
2017	28%	27%	15%
2016	28%	26%	23%
2015	28%	25%	23%
2013	29%	23%	16%
2010	17%	21%	21%
2009	13%	20%	18%
2008	27%	19%	24%

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Black

(20-21)

100%

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2021)
Year	Northern State Prison	New Jersey	Office Of Educational Services Department Of Corrections School District
2021	100%	15%	70%
2020	40%	15%	73%
2019	40%	15%	73%
2018	72%	16%	74%
2017	72%	16%	74%
2016	72%	16%	68%
2015	72%	16%	68%
2013	71%	16%	75%
2011	100%	16%	71%
2010	83%	17%	73%
2009	87%	17%	74%

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White

(20-21)

n/a

41%

Hawaiian

(20-21)

n/a

Two or more races

(20-21)

n/a

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2020)
Year	Northern State Prison	New Jersey	Office Of Educational Services Department Of Corrections School District
2020	0.48	0.70	0.42
2019	0.48	0.70	0.42
2018	0.41	0.70	0.42
2017	0.41	0.70	0.42
2016	0.41	0.69	0.49
2015	0.41	0.68	0.49
2013	0.42	0.67	0.41
2010	0.29	0.65	0.43
2009	0.23	0.64	0.41
2008	0.40	0.63	0.48

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Eligible for (20-21)

100%

32%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2021)
Year	Northern State Prison	New Jersey	Office Of Educational Services Department Of Corrections School District
2021	100%	32%	82%
2020	80%	33%	88%
2019	80%	33%	88%
2018	57%	33%	87%
2017	57%	33%	87%
2016	57%	33%	60%
2015	57%	31%	60%
2013	57%	31%	90%

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School District Name

Office Of Educational Services Department Of Corrections School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Northern State Prison?

1 students attend Northern State Prison.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Northern State Prison students are Black.

What grades does Northern State Prison offer ?

Northern State Prison offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Northern State Prison part of?

Northern State Prison is part of Office Of Educational Services Department Of Corrections School District.

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