Serving 18 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Law And Public Safety ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
6%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
78%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Law And Public Safety?
The graduation rate of Academy For Law And Public Safety is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Academy For Law And Public Safety?
18 students attend Academy For Law And Public Safety.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Academy For Law And Public Safety students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Academy For Law And Public Safety offer ?
Academy For Law And Public Safety offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Law And Public Safety part of?
Academy For Law And Public Safety is part of Morris County Vocational School District.
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