Teachers
 
Teacher Credentials
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate2%<1%
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
(high schools)
Bachelor's degree58%51%
Master's degree40%46%
Doctorate degree3%3%
Average Class Size
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 92121
Grade 102321
Grade 112521
Grade 121721
Special education188
All grades2119
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic56%19%
Black41%17%
White2%56%
Asian1%8%
Native American<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program62%27%
Percentage of students with IEPs (Individualized Education Program)21%12%
Limited English proficient15%4%
Home Languages of All Students
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
LanguageThis School
Spanish41%
English30%
Other languages29%
Bengali<1%
Creole<1%
Attendance
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate83%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 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Calculus AB
  • English Language & Composition
  • French Language
  • Spanish Language
  • 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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