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
(middle & high
schools)
Bachelor's degree38%51%
Master's degree60%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 7n/a21
Grade 8n/a21
Grade 92121
Grade 102121
Grade 112321
Grade 122321
Special education58
All grades2119
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White, not Hispanic46%55%
Black, not Hispanic19%17%
Hispanic17%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander17%8%
Unspecified1%n/a
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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 program128%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
English93%
Other languages4%
Spanish1%
Mandarin<1%
Yugoslav<1%
Korean<1%
Hungarian<1%
Russian<1%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate94%94%
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,725$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%60%
Support services16%13%
Administration10%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:
  • Art History
  • Art: Studio 3-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Literature & Composition
  • French Language
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Physics B
  • Psychology
  • 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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