William H Brown Academy serves 275 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
3%
34%
Black
97%
14%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend William H Brown Academy?
275 students attend William H Brown Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of William H Brown Academy students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William H Brown Academy?
William H Brown Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does William H Brown Academy offer ?
William H Brown Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William H Brown Academy part of?
William H Brown Academy is part of Newark Public School District.
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