Work Readiness Academy serves 17 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Work Readiness Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Work Readiness Academy's student population of 17 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
17 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Work Readiness Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
32%
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Black
12%
15%
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White
53%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Work Readiness Academy. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Work Readiness Academy.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/154000/153834/work-readiness-academy-chart-lgveE4.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/154000/153834/work-readiness-academy-chart-Vw0nIU.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Work Readiness Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Work Readiness Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/154000/153834/work-readiness-academy-chart-Ba2UPX.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Work Readiness Academy?
17 students attend Work Readiness Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Work Readiness Academy students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Work Readiness Academy?
Work Readiness Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Work Readiness Academy offer ?
Work Readiness Academy offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Work Readiness Academy part of?
Work Readiness Academy is part of Union County Educational Services Commission School District.
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