Summary:
The 07079 zip code is home to a single high school, the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges, which serves grades 9-12. This public school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 15-61 high schools in New Jersey over the past three years.
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with 90.7% and 93.6% of 9th graders proficient or better in NJSLA English Language Arts, significantly outpacing the district (31.8% and 40.1%) and state (49.9% and 58.1%) averages. The school also excels in NJSLA Geometry, with 62.9% and 89.7% of 9th graders proficient or better, and NJSLA-S Science, with 58.7% and 51.1% of 11th graders proficient or better, again surpassing the district and state. Additionally, the school boasts a high 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite serving a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, with 78.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges continues to provide a quality education. The school's low 10.8 student-to-teacher ratio may contribute to its success in supporting its students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% is an area that could be addressed to further enhance the students' learning and achievement.
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