Newark Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (17-18)
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
10%
Hispanic
(17-18)13%
27%
Black
(17-18)86%
16%
White
(17-18)n/a
45%
Hawaiian
(17-18)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)20-29%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newark Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Newark Leadership Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Newark Leadership Academy?
78 students attend Newark Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Newark Leadership Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Newark Leadership Academy offer ?
Newark Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newark Leadership Academy part of?
Newark Leadership Academy is part of Newark Public School District.
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