Serving 568 students in grades 6-12, East Orange Stem Academy High School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Orange Stem Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Orange Stem Academy High School's student population of 568 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Orange Stem Academy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Orange Stem Academy High School is 0.19, 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
#962 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
8%
33%
Black
90%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
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 East Orange Stem Academy High School's ranking?
East Orange Stem Academy High School is ranked #962 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are East Orange Stem Academy High School often compared to?
East Orange Stem Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Orange Campus High School, Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School, Essex County Newark Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Orange Stem Academy High School?
The graduation rate of East Orange Stem Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend East Orange Stem Academy High School?
568 students attend East Orange Stem Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of East Orange Stem Academy High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Orange Stem Academy High School?
East Orange Stem Academy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Orange Stem Academy High School offer ?
East Orange Stem Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is East Orange Stem Academy High School part of?
East Orange Stem Academy High School is part of East Orange School District.
School Reviews
5 5/30/2015
Best School Ever! I love the activities and the mentors.I hope kids in the future go there too.
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