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
(high schools)
Bachelor's degree57%51%
Master's degree39%46%
Doctorate degree4%3%
Average Class Size
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 92021
Grade 102321
Grade 112621
Grade 121921
Special education208
All grades2219
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Black, not Hispanic93%17%
Hispanic7%19%
White, not Hispanic<1%55%
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 program162%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
English94%
Creole5%
Spanish1%
Attendance
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate89%94%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$21,317$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%60%
Support services19%13%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures16%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
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Physics B
  • Spanish Language
  • U.S. History
  • World 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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