The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-59%
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)49%
21%
Black
(09-10)40%
17%
White
(09-10)11%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
87%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend A J Demarest Alternative School?
82 students attend A J Demarest Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of A J Demarest Alternative School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, and 11% of students are White.
What grades does A J Demarest Alternative School offer ?
A J Demarest Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is A J Demarest Alternative School part of?
A J Demarest Alternative School is part of Hoboken Public School District.
Recent Articles
Taxes, Investments and Loans: Learning Financial Literacy in High School
While reading, writing, and arithmetic are the foundation of a child's education, financial literacy is growing in importance as well. Learn about public schools that are teaching financial literacy to their students.
Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes
Explore the trend of hiring freezes in public schools and their impact on education. Learn why schools are implementing these measures and what it means for students and staff.
43 Fantastic ESL Resources for Students
We've put together this ESL resource guide to help students, from teens to adults, get the help they need to achieve their goals with learning English
