East Orange STEM Academy High School

Summary:

East Orange STEM Academy High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the East Orange School District in New Jersey, with a student population of 568 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school stands out as a strong performer, consistently outpacing the district and state in academic assessments, maintaining high graduation rates, and effectively supporting traditionally underserved student populations.

East Orange STEM Academy High School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the East Orange School District and the state of New Jersey. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 94.0% to 100.0% over the past five years, far exceeding the 78.2% rate at East Orange Campus High School, another district school. Additionally, East Orange STEM Academy High School maintains low dropout rates, ranking among the top 5% of New Jersey high schools for African American students and low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Glen Ridge High School and Bloomfield High School, which have more racially diverse student populations, East Orange STEM Academy High School stands out as a model for successful urban education. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, the school has consistently delivered strong academic outcomes, suggesting effective strategies in supporting these students. The school's performance and its ability to overcome socioeconomic challenges make it a standout institution within the East Orange School District.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 129 Renshaw Avenue
       East Orange, NJ  07017-3308


(973) 266-5900

District: East Orange School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,197 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  568

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.1%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Orange STEM Academy High School ranks better than 52.9% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.96. (See more...)
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Compare Details East Orange STEM Academy High School ranks better than 59.2% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the East Orange School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Orange STEM Academy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details East Orange STEM Academy High School has the smallest high school student body size in the East Orange School District. Racial makeup is: African American (90.1%), Hispanic (8.3%), Pacific Islander (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Orange STEM Academy High School is 13.8. 1 high schools in the East Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Orange STEM Academy High School is $12,197. 1 high schools in the East Orange School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

East Orange STEM Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Orange STEM Academy High School 352nd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See East Orange STEM Academy High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks East Orange STEM Academy High School 172nd of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See East Orange STEM Academy High School in the ranking list.)

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East Orange School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Orange School District 525th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Orange STEM Academy High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at East Orange STEM Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 52.81 332nd 713 53.4%
2017 54.82 319th 712 55.2%
2018 66.02 232nd 716 67.6%
2019 65.71 246th 745 67.0%
2021 73.57 144th 652 77.9%
2022 51.54 327th 745 56.1%
2023 48.96 352nd 748 52.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at East Orange STEM Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.34 14th 522 97.3%
2019 94.26 13th 541 97.6%
2021 93.49 12th 467 97.4%
2022 81.79 38th 549 93.1%
2023 74.52 67th 568 88.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at East Orange STEM Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.58 253rd 680 62.8%
2019 64.07 256th 703 63.6%
2021 74.46 122nd 625 80.5%
2022 63.07 238th 726 67.2%
2023 59.89 259th 720 64.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at East Orange STEM Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.35 211th 675 68.7%
2019 72.63 186th 697 73.3%
2021 72.18 146th 635 77.0%
2022 51.46 307th 730 57.9%
2023 52.30 312th 718 56.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at East Orange STEM Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.69 17th 326 94.8%
2019 89.88 19th 326 94.2%
2021 96.43 5th 291 98.3%
2022 89.11 12th 356 96.6%
2023 89.84 17th 361 95.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for East Orange STEM Academy High School

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Rank History for all high school students at East Orange STEM Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 64.99 170th 396 57.1%
2014 65.93 168th 411 59.1%
2015 68.98 58th 406 85.7%
2016 68.55 58th 409 85.8%
2017 57.25 126th 411 69.3%
2018 58.98 115th 415 72.3%
2019 58.88 124th 416 70.2%
2021 53.60 135th 405 66.7%
2022 47.36 165th 415 60.2%
2023 46.53 172nd 422 59.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at East Orange STEM Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.84 23rd 345 93.3%
2019 78.85 33rd 347 90.5%
2021 70.40 38th 326 88.3%
2022 73.43 28th 324 91.4%
2023 87.99 17th 344 95.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at East Orange STEM Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.27 118th 403 70.7%
2019 59.71 126th 408 69.1%
2021 51.75 150th 402 62.7%
2022 39.81 204th 414 50.7%
2023 49.67 148th 416 64.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at East Orange STEM Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.05 82nd 405 79.8%
2019 63.11 102nd 407 74.9%
2021 49.99 152nd 402 62.2%
2022 43.15 178th 410 56.6%
2023 54.95 122nd 414 70.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at East Orange STEM Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.82 18th 266 93.2%
2019 77.25 24th 254 90.6%
2021 81.73 20th 247 91.9%
2022 74.77 27th 256 89.5%
2023 77.49 18th 250 92.8%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Orange STEM Academy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2 1170 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 1204
1989 6 1200 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 1240
1990 5 1156 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1190
1991 5 1250 4 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1288
1992 4 1301 5 35 0 n/a n/a 0 1345
1993 2 1263 6 29 2 n/a n/a 0 1302
1994 4 1237 6 31 1 n/a n/a 0 1279
1995 1 1222 11 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1252
1996 1 1222 11 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1252
1998 0 1130 6 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1155
1999 1 1049 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1079
2000 0 1090 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1115
2001 0 1064 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1094
2002 0 902 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 934
2003 0 902 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 934
2004 2 834 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 878
2005 4 788 1 53 0 n/a n/a 0 846
2006 2 733 1 44 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2007 3 619 1 34 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2008 0 597 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2009 0 585 1 26 0 0 0 0 612
2010 0 521 0 30 0 0 0 0 551
2011 0 532 0 20 0 0 0 0 552
2012 0 186 1 12 0 0 0 0 199
2013 0 262 0 10 0 0 0 0 272
2014 0 433 2 12 0 0 0 0 447
2015 0 551 2 21 0 0 0 0 574
2016 3 610 3 30 0 0 0 0 646
2017 3 609 1 34 0 0 0 0 647
2018 5 590 2 29 0 0 2 0 628
2019 4 596 0 35 0 0 3 0 638
2020 3 606 1 40 0 0 3 0 653
2021 3 575 1 50 0 1 2 0 632
2022 2 536 1 50 1 1 2 0 593
2023 2 512 1 47 1 3 2 0 568

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 East Orange STEM Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1204 80.0 15.0 n/a
1989 1240 74.0 16.7 n/a
1990 1190 68.0 17.5 2.9
1991 1288 76.0 16.9 13.3
1992 1345 83.0 16.2 20.4
1993 1302 89.8 14.5 22.7
1994 1279 89.2 14.3 25.8
1995 1252 84.6 14.8 24.4
1996 1252 84.6 14.8 24.4
1998 1155 89.8 12.9 42.9
1999 1079 79.4 13.6 46
2000 1115 82.4 13.5 60.1
2001 1094 83.2 13.1 58.5
2002 934 65.5 14.3 55.4
2003 934 65.5 14.3 55.4
2004 878 62.5 14.0 73.8
2005 846 62.0 13.6 n/a
2006 780 63.0 12.4 73.2
2007 657 61.0 10.8 58
2008 636 49.0 13.0 63.8
2009 612 56.9 8.6 66.3
2010 551 57.0 9.6 79.1
2011 552 50.0 11.0 65
2012 199 40.3 4.9 60.3
2013 272 46.0 5.9 73.5
2014 447 41.0 10.9 73.6
2015 574 52.0 11.0 77.4
2016 646 53.0 12.1 67.8
2017 647 49.0 13.2 60.7
2018 628 48.8 12.8 59.1
2019 638 48.7 13.0 53.4
2020 653 49.0 13.3 78.6
2021 632 47.0 13.4 75.8
2022 593 44.0 13.4 66.4
2023 568 41.0 13.8 60.4

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 East Orange STEM Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1204 80.0 15.0 n/a
1989 1240 74.0 16.7 n/a
1990 1190 68.0 17.5 2.9
1991 1288 76.0 16.9 13.3
1992 1345 83.0 16.2 20.4
1993 1302 89.8 14.5 22.7
1994 1279 89.2 14.3 25.8
1995 1252 84.6 14.8 24.4
1996 1252 84.6 14.8 24.4
1998 1155 89.8 12.9 42.9
1999 1079 79.4 13.6 46
2000 1115 82.4 13.5 60.1
2001 1094 83.2 13.1 58.5
2002 934 65.5 14.3 55.4
2003 934 65.5 14.3 55.4
2004 878 62.5 14.0 73.8
2005 846 62.0 13.6 n/a
2006 780 63.0 12.4 73.2
2007 657 61.0 10.8 58
2008 636 49.0 13.0 63.8
2009 612 56.9 8.6 66.3
2010 551 57.0 9.6 79.1
2011 552 50.0 11.0 65
2012 199 40.3 4.9 60.3
2013 272 46.0 5.9 73.5
2014 447 41.0 10.9 73.6
2015 574 52.0 11.0 77.4
2016 646 53.0 12.1 67.8
2017 647 49.0 13.2 60.7
2018 628 48.8 12.8 59.1
2019 638 48.7 13.0 53.4
2020 653 49.0 13.3 78.6
2021 632 47.0 13.4 75.8
2022 593 44.0 13.4 66.4
2023 568 41.0 13.8 60.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Orange STEM Academy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $272 (2.2%) $11,925 (97.8%) $12,197

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Orange STEM Academy High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 246th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 352nd of 748 Middle schools
 14%
Ranks 124th of 416 High schoolsRanks 172nd of 422 High schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Orange STEM Academy High School)85.153.9
 31.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (East Orange School District)41.728.7
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Orange STEM Academy High School)36.124.6
 11.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (East Orange School District)11.56.8
 4.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Orange STEM Academy High School)88.867.2
 21.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (East Orange School District)44.934.1
 10.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Orange STEM Academy High School)40.223
 17.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (East Orange School District)15.36.9
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Orange STEM Academy High School)88.373
 15.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (East Orange School District)41.640.6
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (East Orange STEM Academy High School)79.588.1
 8.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (East Orange School District)28.237.2
 9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (East Orange STEM Academy High School)25.826
 0.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (East Orange School District)6.85.5
 1.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (East Orange STEM Academy High School)53.810
 43.8%
   9th Grade Geometry (East Orange School District)42.912.6
 30.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
10th Grade Geometry (East Orange STEM Academy High School)16.712.5
 4.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (East Orange School District)4.52.2
 2.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)15.37.7
 7.6%
End of Course Algebra I (East Orange STEM Academy High School)34.239
 4.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (East Orange School District)10.811.1
 0.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (East Orange STEM Academy High School)19.810
 9.8%
   End of Course Geometry (East Orange School District)7.212.5
 5.3%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students638568
 11%
African American596512
 14.1%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic3547
 34.3%
Pacific Islander03
White42
 50%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.4%60.4%
 6.9%


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Students at East Orange STEM Academy High School are 90% African American, 8% Hispanic.

East Orange STEM Academy High School ranks 172nd of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 568 students attended East Orange STEM Academy High School.


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