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Althea Gibson Academy

490 William Street, William S
East Orange, NJ 07017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Althea Gibson Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
87%
15%
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White
n/a
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Althea Gibson Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.23
This chart displays the diversity score of Althea Gibson Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Althea Gibson Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Althea Gibson Academy?
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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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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