Serving 12 students in grades 9-12, Simon Youth Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Simon Youth Academy is 0.49, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Simon Youth Academy?
12 students attend Simon Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Simon Youth Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simon Youth Academy?
Simon Youth Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Simon Youth Academy offer ?
Simon Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Simon Youth Academy part of?
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