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The Academy Ii (Closed 2007)

16 Bentley Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
The Academy Ii serves 160 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
11%
Hispanic
26%
34%
Black
49%
14%
White
11%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Academy Ii?
160 students attend The Academy Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of The Academy Ii students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Academy Ii?
The Academy Ii has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Academy Ii offer ?
The Academy Ii offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is The Academy Ii part of?
The Academy Ii is part of Jersey City Public Schools.

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