Academy Learning Center serves 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy Learning Center's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Academy Learning Center is 0.69, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
19%
33%
Black
15%
15%
White
48%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Academy Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Academy Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Academy Learning Center?
128 students attend Academy Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Academy Learning Center students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Learning Center?
Academy Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy Learning Center offer ?
Academy Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Academy Learning Center part of?
Academy Learning Center is part of Educational Services Commission Of New Jersey School District.
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