Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whitney E. Houston 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitney E. Houston Academy serves the northern part of East Orange, NJ, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitney E. Houston Academy's student population of 385 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing Leaders One Student at a Time.
School Rankings
Whitney E. Houston Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitney E. Houston Academy is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1765 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
82%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitney E. Houston Academy's ranking?
Whitney E. Houston Academy is ranked #1765 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Whitney E. Houston Academy?
385 students attend Whitney E. Houston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Whitney E. Houston Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney E. Houston Academy?
Whitney E. Houston Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitney E. Houston Academy offer ?
Whitney E. Houston Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitney E. Houston Academy part of?
Whitney E. Houston Academy is part of East Orange School District.
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