Teachers
 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate0%<1%
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Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
(high schools)
Bachelor's degree43%51%
Master's degree55%46%
Doctorate degree3%3%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 92021
Grade 102221
Grade 112021
Grade 122221
All grades2119
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White91%56%
Asian5%8%
Hispanic2%19%
Black1%17%
Native American<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program2%27%
Percentage of students with IEPs (Individualized Education Program)11%12%
Limited English proficient<1%4%
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Home Languages of All Students
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
LanguageThis School
English96%
Other languages1%
Mandarin<1%
Polish<1%
Spanish<1%
French<1%
Portuguese<1%
Gujarati<1%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate95%94%
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$15,978$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%60%
Support services12%13%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures18%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:
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • French Language
  • German Language
  • Government & Politics: Comparative
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Latin: Catullus Horace
  • Music Theory
  • Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Psychology
  • 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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