Althea Gibson Academy serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Althea Gibson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Althea Gibson Academy's student population of 133 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Althea Gibson Academy is 0.23, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
87%
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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133 students attend Althea Gibson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Althea Gibson Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Althea Gibson Academy?
Althea Gibson Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Althea Gibson Academy offer ?
Althea Gibson Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Althea Gibson Academy part of?
Althea Gibson Academy is part of East Orange School District.
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