STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

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STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in South Orange, New Jersey, with a student population of 162. Despite being part of the ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District, which is ranked 499 out of 615 districts in the state, STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges has consistently ranked among the top high schools in New Jersey.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, ranking 11th out of 415 schools in 2021-2022 and 54th out of 405 schools in 2020-2021, with a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a remarkable achievement, especially considering the district's low overall ranking. STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges also has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American (52.47%) and Hispanic (46.91%) students, in contrast to the nearby Orange High School and Columbia High School. The school's 4-year graduation rate ranges from 97.8% to 100%, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, and it has a 0% dropout rate.

STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges consistently outperforms the ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District and the state of New Jersey in various standardized test scores, including NJSLA/English Language Arts, NJSLA/Algebra I, NJSLA/Geometry, and NJSLA-S/Science. The school's ability to serve a predominantly minority student population and achieve such exceptional outcomes is particularly noteworthy, as it challenges the common narrative of educational inequity often associated with urban schools. The school's focus on STEM education may be a contributing factor to its strong performance in mathematics and science-related subjects.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 445 Scotland Road
       South Orange, NJ  07079


(973) 677-4190

District: ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 422 New Jersey High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  162

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.5%
Hispanic:
46.9%
Asian:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Compare Details STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges ranks better than 87.4% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.47. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges:

SchoolDigger ranks STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges 53rd of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges in the ranking list.)

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ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District:

SchoolDigger ranks ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District 499th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

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Rank History for all students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.86 54th 405 86.7%
2022 94.25 11th 415 97.3%
2023 76.47 53rd 422 87.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.42 12th 326 96.3%
2022 100.00 1st 324 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.92 15th 402 96.3%
2022 93.65 12th 414 97.1%
2023 65.02 81st 416 80.5%
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Rank History for Male students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.96 91st 402 77.4%
2022 90.84 16th 410 96.1%
2023 83.74 29th 414 93.0%
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Rank History for African American students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.81 9th 247 96.4%
2022 99.65 4th 256 98.4%
2023 95.01 8th 250 96.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.71 12th 374 96.8%
2022 99.98 1st 382 99.7%
2023 77.45 45th 385 88.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 0 104 1 55 0 0 0 0 160
2022 0 94 1 69 0 0 0 0 164
2023 0 85 1 76 0 0 0 0 162

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 160 12.5 12.8 81.3
2022 164 12.5 13.1 78.7
2023 162 14.0 11.5 80.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 160 12.5 12.8 81.3
2022 164 12.5 13.1 78.7
2023 162 14.0 11.5 80.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges are 52% African American, 47% Hispanic.

STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges ranks 53rd of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 162 students attended STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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