Serving 425 students in grades 9-12, Visions Academy Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-84%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
8%
33%
Black
92%
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)75-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Visions Academy Charter High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Visions Academy Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Visions Academy Charter High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Visions Academy Charter High School?
425 students attend Visions Academy Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Visions Academy Charter High School students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Visions Academy Charter High School?
Visions Academy Charter High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Visions Academy Charter High School offer ?
Visions Academy Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Visions Academy Charter High School part of?
Visions Academy Charter High School is part of Visions Academy Charter High School District.
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