Teachers
 
Teacher Credentials
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate1%<1%
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
(high schools)
Bachelor's degree51%51%
Master's degree47%46%
Doctorate degree2%3%
Average Class Size
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 92721
Grade 102721
Grade 112821
Grade 123921
Special education188
All grades2919
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic53%19%
Black, not Hispanic35%17%
White, not Hispanic7%55%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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 program167%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
English53%
Spanish29%
Other languages12%
Bengali3%
Arabic3%
Turkish<1%
Creole<1%
Albanian<1%
Attendance
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate86%94%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$20,009$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%60%
Support services21%13%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures14%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2008-2009 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2008-2009

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2008-2009 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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