Summary:
The city of Asbury Park, New Jersey is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this district serve a high-need student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 39.73% at Asbury Park High School to 92.53% at Hope Academy Charter School.
While the district as a whole struggles academically, with most schools performing well below state averages on standardized tests, Hope Academy Charter School stands out as a bright spot. This charter school outperforms the other schools in the district on many academic measures, including higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. However, the school's spending per student is significantly lower than the district's traditional public schools, at $7,849 per student compared to over $18,000 per student at the other schools.
Asbury Park High School also maintains a high 91.3% four-year graduation rate, despite its relatively low proficiency rates compared to the state averages. The school's dropout rate is also low at 1.0%, suggesting it is able to keep students engaged and in school. Overall, the data suggests the Asbury Park School District faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and addressing the root causes of the low academic performance will be crucial for improving outcomes in the area.
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