Summary:
The 07712 zip code area is home to two high schools - Asbury Park High School and Regional Achievement Academy. These schools serve a high-need student population, with a significant proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Asbury Park High School, the larger of the two with 370 students, has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 91.3% and a 1.0% dropout rate. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, the smaller Regional Achievement Academy, with only 17 students, has a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 2.4, indicating a high level of individualized attention, but spends a significantly higher amount per student ($43,843) compared to Asbury Park High School ($21,907).
The stark contrast in performance and resource allocation between the two schools raises questions about equity and the distribution of educational opportunities within the Asbury Park School District. While the smaller Regional Achievement Academy appears to be providing a more individualized and resource-intensive educational experience, the significant challenges faced by Asbury Park High School in terms of academic performance suggest the need for targeted support and resources to address the underlying factors contributing to these disparities.
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