Serving 173 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Technology Design 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Technology Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Academy Of Technology Design's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Technology Design ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Technology Design is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1849 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
54%
33%
Black
10%
15%
White
17%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Technology Design's ranking?
Academy Of Technology Design is ranked #1849 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Academy Of Technology Design often compared to?
Academy Of Technology Designis often viewed alongside schools like County Prep High School, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School 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 36% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Technology Design?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Technology Design is 80-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy Of Technology Design?
173 students attend Academy Of Technology Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Academy Of Technology Design students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Academy Of Technology Design offer ?
Academy Of Technology Design offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy Of Technology Design part of?
Academy Of Technology Design is part of Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Technology Design located?
Academy Of Technology Design is located in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown Jersey City.
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