Pride Academy serves 40 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
33%
33%
Black
65%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pride Academy?
40 students attend Pride Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pride Academy students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pride Academy?
Pride Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pride Academy offer ?
Pride Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pride Academy part of?
Pride Academy is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Pride Academy located?
Pride Academy is located in the Waterfront South neighborhood of Camden, NJ.
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