Serving 140 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Independent Studies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Independent Studies?
The graduation rate of Academy For Independent Studies is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Academy For Independent Studies?
140 students attend Academy For Independent Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Academy For Independent Studies students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Independent Studies?
Academy For Independent Studies has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Independent Studies offer ?
Academy For Independent Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Independent Studies part of?
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