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 degree46%51%
Master's degree54%46%
Doctorate degree0%3%
Average Class Size
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 91921
Grade 102021
Grade 111821
Grade 121821
Special education158
All grades1919
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic63%19%
White31%56%
Asian4%8%
Black<1%17%
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 program51%27%
Percentage of students with IEPs (Individualized Education Program)12%12%
Limited English proficient11%4%
Home Languages of All Students
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
LanguageThis School
English48%
Spanish38%
Portuguese10%
Mandarin1%
Cantonese<1%
Polish<1%
Other languages<1%
Attendance
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate94%94%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$17,388$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%60%
Support services14%13%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures13%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
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • 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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