Serving 56 students in grades 11-12, Academy Of Law & Public Safety 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% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Law & Public Safety ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy Of Law & Public Safety's student population of 56 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Academy Of Law & Public Safety is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
45%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
53%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Academy Of Law & Public Safety often compared to?
Academy Of Law & Public Safetyis often viewed alongside schools like Monmouth County Academy Of Allied Health And Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Law & Public Safety?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Law & Public Safety is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy Of Law & Public Safety?
56 students attend Academy Of Law & Public Safety.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Academy Of Law & Public Safety students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Law & Public Safety?
Academy Of Law & Public Safety has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy Of Law & Public Safety offer ?
Academy Of Law & Public Safety offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Academy Of Law & Public Safety part of?
Academy Of Law & Public Safety is part of Monmouth County Vocational School District.
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