Serving 272 students in grades 9-12, Innovation High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Innovation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Innovation High School's student population of 272 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Innovation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1362 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
26%
33%
Black
35%
15%
White
17%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Innovation High School is ranked #1362 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Innovation High School often compared to?
Innovation High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Ronald Mcnair High School, Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovation High School?
The graduation rate of Innovation High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Innovation High School?
272 students attend Innovation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Innovation High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovation High School?
Innovation High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Innovation High School offer ?
Innovation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Innovation High School part of?
Innovation High School is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Innovation High School located?
Innovation High School is located in the Greenville neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 10 other public schools located in Greenville.
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