The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
247 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)11-19%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(09-10)14%
21%
Black
(09-10)85%
17%
White
(09-10)1%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
90%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newark Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Vocational Careers?
247 students attend Academy Of Vocational Careers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Academy Of Vocational Careers students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Academy Of Vocational Careers offer ?
Academy Of Vocational Careers offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy Of Vocational Careers part of?
Academy Of Vocational Careers is part of Newark Public School District.
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