Serving 140 students in grades 7-12, Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark's student population of 140 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark 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 Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark is 0.24, 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
#2178 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
33%
Black
87%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark's ranking?
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark is ranked #2178 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark?
The graduation rate of Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark is 70-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark?
140 students attend Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark?
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark offer ?
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark part of?
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark located?
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Weequahic.
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