Teachers
 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate0%<1%
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Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
(high schools)
Bachelor's degree32%51%
Master's degree66%46%
Doctorate degree2%3%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 92521
Grade 101921
Grade 111821
Grade 122121
All grades2119
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic42%19%
Black, not Hispanic29%17%
White, not Hispanic24%55%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2007-2008
2NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program133%28%
Percentage of students with IEPs (Individualized Education Program)2n/a12%
Limited English proficient2n/a4%
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Home Languages of All Students
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
LanguageThis School
English63%
Spanish28%
Other languages6%
Tagalog1%
Mandarin1%
Arabic1%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate92%94%
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,568$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%60%
Support services10%13%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures14%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:
  • Art History
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Italian Language and Culture
  • Music Theory
  • Physics B
  • Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

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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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