Serving 13 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Biotechnology ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which was equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Academy For Biotechnology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥80%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥90%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
54%
10%
Hispanic
n/a
34%
Black
n/a
15%
White
38%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Biotechnology?
The graduation rate of Academy For Biotechnology is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Biotechnology?
13 students attend Academy For Biotechnology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Academy For Biotechnology students are Asian, 38% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Academy For Biotechnology offer ?
Academy For Biotechnology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Biotechnology part of?
Academy For Biotechnology is part of Morris County Vocational School District.
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