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
(middle & high
schools)
Bachelor's degree48%51%
Master's degree52%46%
Doctorate degree0%3%
Average Class Size
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 71621
Grade 81621
Grade 91421
Grade 101421
Grade 111621
Grade 121821
All grades1519
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic72%19%
White23%56%
Asian3%8%
Black2%17%
Student Subgroups
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program49%27%
Percentage of students with IEPs (Individualized Education Program)16%12%
Limited English proficient7%4%
Home Languages of All Students
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
LanguageThis School
Spanish55%
English44%
Other languages<1%
Attendance
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate95%94%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,790$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%60%
Support services10%13%
Administration11%9%
Other expenditures15%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:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • 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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