John E. Dwyer Technology Academy vs. Cranford High School
Should I attend John E. Dwyer Technology Academy or Cranford High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Cranford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,405 students in grades 9-12, John E. Dwyer Technology 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 is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,107 students in grades 9-12, Cranford High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,405 students
1,107 students
% Male | % Female
63% | 37%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1920 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#203 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
77%
Graduation Rate
71%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
476
256
Grade 10 Students
283
250
Grade 11 Students
307
287
Grade 12 Students
258
284
Ungraded Students
81
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
75%
11%
% Black
18%
3%
% White
6%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
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2%
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Diversity Score
0.41
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
