Work Readiness Academy serves 26 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Work Readiness Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Work Readiness Academy's student population of 26 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Work Readiness Academy is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
35%
34%
Black
19%
15%
White
35%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Work Readiness Academy?
26 students attend Work Readiness Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Work Readiness Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Work Readiness Academy?
Work Readiness Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Work Readiness Academy offer ?
Work Readiness Academy offers enrollment in grades 12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Work Readiness Academy part of?
Work Readiness Academy is part of Union County Educational Services Commission School District.
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