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).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
63%
33%
Black
16%
15%
White
14%
39%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Academy For Independent Studies is part of Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District.
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