Academy of Technology Design

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Academy of Technology Design ranks 262 nd of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Academy of Technology Design is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a relatively small student population of 173. The school is part of the Hudson County Schools of Technology School District, which is ranked 180 out of 615 districts in the state.

While Academy of Technology Design maintains high graduation rates on par with or better than surrounding schools, it faces several challenges. The school lags behind nearby schools like County Prep High School in academic performance, with only 54.3% of 9th graders proficient in English Language Arts and just 14.8% proficient in Algebra I. Academy of Technology Design also has a significantly higher student-teacher ratio of 55.8, compared to 9.7 to 16.2 at nearby schools. Additionally, the school experiences relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.8% to 12.8% over the past 5 years.

However, the school's student population is notable for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (54.34%) compared to the surrounding area, and its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students perform better relative to their peers in New Jersey. This suggests Academy of Technology Design may be providing additional support or resources to these subgroups. While the school faces challenges, its high graduation rates and targeted support for underserved populations indicate it is working to provide valuable educational opportunities to its diverse student body.

Detail:

Public 9-12

525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302-3237

(201) 631-6331

District: Hudson County Schools of Technology School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
262^nd of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 55.8

Number of students: 173

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.3%

White:

16.8%

Asian:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy of Technology Design ranks worse than 62.1% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Hudson County Schools of Technology School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy of Technology Design who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Student population at Academy of Technology Design is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.3%), White (16.8%), Asian (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy of Technology Design is 55.8, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Hudson County Schools of Technology School District! (See more...)

Compare Academy of Technology Design employs 3.1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Academy of Technology Design:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy of Technology Design 262^nd of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Academy of Technology Design in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

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Hudson County Schools of Technology School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson County Schools of Technology School District 180^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academy of Technology Design

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Rank History for all students at Academy of Technology Design

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	20.92	345^th	415	16.9%
2019	17.66	341^st	416	18.0%
2021	13.66	366^th	405	9.6%
2022	16.48	361^st	415	13.0%
2023	31.81	262^nd	422	37.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy of Technology Design

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	36.42	215^th	345	37.7%
2019	35.22	221^st	347	36.3%
2021	16.41	305^th	326	6.4%
2022	31.79	212^th	324	34.6%
2023	50.70	98^th	344	71.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy of Technology Design

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	33.97	267^th	403	33.7%
2019	18.02	328^th	408	19.6%
2021	8.36	393^rd	402	2.2%
2022	22.53	315^th	414	23.9%
2023	28.59	273^rd	416	34.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy of Technology Design

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	22.54	323^rd	405	20.2%
2019	5.36	403^rd	407	1.0%
2021	30.64	256^th	402	36.3%
2022	15.31	350^th	410	14.6%
2023	28.82	253^rd	414	38.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy of Technology Design

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	34.65	238^th	368	35.3%
2019	28.34	261^st	364	28.3%
2021	24.41	318^th	374	15.0%
2022	22.26	309^th	382	19.1%
2023	58.65	100^th	385	74.0%

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Rank History for White students at Academy of Technology Design

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.51	330^th	340	2.9%
2019	23.51	257^th	339	24.2%

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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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Academy of Technology Design

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	23	20	15	52	0	0	0	110
2014	28	25	17	57	0	0	0	127
2015	25	33	22	86	0	1	0	167
2016	21	35	22	82	0	1	0	161
2017	18	33	19	77	1	1	0	149
2018	25	34	20	91	1	1	0	172
2019	34	29	19	90	0	0	1	173
2020	36	30	21	94	0	0	1	182
2021	37	25	23	98	0	2	3	188
2022	28	18	22	102	0	2	5	177
2023	29	17	24	94	0	2	7	173

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 Academy of Technology Design

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	110	3.3	33.3	61.8
2014	127	4.8	26.4	61.4
2015	167	6.0	27.8	50.3
2016	161	3.0	53.6	51.6
2017	149	3.0	49.6	47
2018	172	2.8	61.4	49.4
2019	173	2.8	61.7	45.7
2020	182	3.6	50.5	52.2
2021	188	3.8	49.4	45.2
2022	177	3.3	53.6	46.3
2023	173	3.1	55.8	48.6

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 Academy of Technology Design

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	110	3.3	33.3	61.8
2014	127	4.8	26.4	61.4
2015	167	6.0	27.8	50.3
2016	161	3.0	53.6	51.6
2017	149	3.0	49.6	47
2018	172	2.8	61.4	49.4
2019	173	2.8	61.7	45.7
2020	182	3.6	50.5	52.2
2021	188	3.8	49.4	45.2
2022	177	3.3	53.6	46.3
2023	173	3.1	55.8	48.6

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy of Technology Design

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 341^st of 416 High schools	Ranks 262^nd of 422 High schools	19.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Academy of Technology Design)	46.5	54.3	7.8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson County Schools of Technology School District)	80.3	81.8	1.5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Academy of Technology Design)	14.3	14.8	0.5%
9th Grade Algebra I (Hudson County Schools of Technology School District)	33.2	40.2	7%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Academy of Technology Design)	14	14.8	0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Hudson County Schools of Technology School District)	34	42.1	8.1%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	173	173
African American	29	17	41.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	19	24	26.3%
Hispanic	90	94	4.4%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	34	29	14.7%
Two or More Races	1	7	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.7%	48.6%	2.9%

Schools Near Academy of Technology Design

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)	NJSLA Algebra I (2023)		NJSLA Geometry (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy of Technology Design	Public	9-12	525 Montgomery Street	Jersey City	07302	Hudson County	Hudson County Schools of Technology School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 631-6331	173	3	55.8	48.6%	29 (16.8%)	17 (9.8%)	94 (54.3%)	24 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	7 (4.0%)	31.8	262^nd of 422 public high schools	37.9%		16.5	361^st of 415 public high schools	13.0%	99	6.1	54.3	14.8	14.8
County Prep High School	Public	9-12	525 Montgomery Street	Jersey City	07306	Hudson County	Hudson County Schools of Technology School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 631-6302	922	94	9.8	53.7%	214 (23.2%)	59 (6.4%)	338 (36.7%)	264 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	40 (4.3%)	82.6	41^st of 422 public high schools	90.3%		57.2	124^th of 415 public high schools	70.1%	83	59.5	86.5	54.8	54.8	66.1	66.1	$16,033	$2,637	$13,396
James J Ferris High School	Public	9-12	35 Colgate St	Jersey City	07302	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 915-6660	1,348	92	14.7	59.2%	140 (10.4%)	324 (24.0%)	750 (55.6%)	113 (8.4%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	12 (0.9%)	20.8	329^th of 422 public high schools	22.0%		19.2	338^th of 415 public high schools	18.6%	9	5.2	37.9	13.3	13.2	9.7	8.8	$14,071	$548	$13,523
William L Dickinson High School	Public	9-12	2 Palisade Ave	Jersey City	07306	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 714-4400	2,024	125	16.2	59.3%	308 (15.2%)	329 (16.3%)	1,006 (49.7%)	326 (16.1%)	14 (0.7%)	22 (1.1%)	19 (0.9%)	19	337^th of 422 public high schools	20.1%		20	333^rd of 415 public high schools	19.8%	4	18.2	29.6	6.8	6.8	25.0	25.0	$11,534	$519	$11,015
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	60 Crescent Ave	Jersey City	07304	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 915-6700	942	61	15.5	61.5%	41 (4.4%)	582 (61.8%)	272 (28.9%)	36 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.8%)	12.2	390^th of 422 public high schools	7.6%		14.3	373^rd of 415 public high schools	10.1%	17	5.3	22.4	4.0	3.9			$14,645	$514	$14,131
Dr Ronald McNair High School	Public	9-12	123 Coles Street	Jersey City	07302	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 418-7617	701	52	13.4	34.1%	139 (19.8%)	100 (14.3%)	112 (16.0%)	301 (42.9%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.3%)	38 (5.4%)	96.5	3^rd of 422 public high schools	99.3%		94.8	9^th of 415 public high schools	97.8%	6	85.6	99.5	92.7	92.7	96.7	96.7	$11,528	$339	$11,189
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	299 Sip Avenue	Jersey City	07306	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 714-4373	194	23	8.4	60.8%	48 (24.7%)	44 (22.7%)	57 (29.4%)	43 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	69.8	74^th of 422 public high schools	82.5%		85.5	30^th of 415 public high schools	92.8%	44	27.1	81.2	51.7	51.7	27.3	27.3	$14,454	$356	$14,098
Henry Snyder High School	Public	9-12	239 Bergen Ave	Jersey City	07305	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 915-6600	849	60	14.1	62.0%	27 (3.2%)	513 (60.4%)	257 (30.3%)	37 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	6 (0.7%)	11.2	397^th of 422 public high schools	5.9%		18.1	348^th of 415 public high schools	16.1%	49	8.4	18.2	2.3	2.3			$12,551	$328	$12,223
Innovation High School	Public	9-12	239 Bergen Avenue	Jersey City	07305	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 915-1504	272	28	9.7	57.4%	46 (16.9%)	97 (35.7%)	71 (26.1%)	51 (18.8%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	31.1	266^th of 422 public high schools	37.0%		34.2	249^th of 415 public high schools	40.0%	17	14.1	59.0	9.7	9.7	25.0	25.0	$9,809	$344	$9,465
University Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	275 West Side Avenue	Jersey City	07305	Hudson County	University Academy Charter High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 200-3200	432	33	13.0	63.0%	17 (3.9%)	273 (63.2%)	112 (25.9%)	30 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.7	353^rd of 422 public high schools	16.4%		14.1	375^th of 415 public high schools	9.6%	22	8.3	30.1	8.0	8.0			$12,934	$898	$12,036

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy of Technology Design

Is Academy of Technology Design a good school?

Academy of Technology Design ranks 262^nd of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Academy of Technology Design?

In the 2022-23 school year, 173 students attended Academy of Technology Design.

What is the racial makeup of Academy of Technology Design?

Students at Academy of Technology Design are 54% Hispanic, 17% White, 14% Asian, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

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Hudson County Schools of Technology School District

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