Teachers
 
Teacher Credentials
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate0%<1%
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
(middle & high
schools)
Bachelor's degree47%51%
Master's degree27%46%
Doctorate degree27%3%
Average Class Size
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 72121
Grade 82521
Grade 92421
Grade 102521
Grade 111921
Grade 121421
All grades2019
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Black, not Hispanic82%17%
Hispanic14%19%
White, not Hispanic2%55%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%8%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Subgroups
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Source: 1NCES, 2007-2008
2NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program170%28%
Percentage of students with IEPs (Individualized Education Program)2n/a12%
Limited English proficient2n/a4%
Home Languages of All Students
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
LanguageThis School
English100%
Attendance
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate95%94%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$24,228$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%60%
Support services18%13%
Administration7%9%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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