Academy for Performing Arts

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Academy for Performing Arts ranks 92 nd of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Academy for Performing Arts is a public high school in Rockaway, New Jersey, serving 150 students in grades 9-12. As part of the highly-ranked Morris County Vocational School District, this specialized school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, with students excelling in both the performing arts and core subjects.

One of the school's key differentiators is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (74.67%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Randolph High School and Dover High School. Academically, Academy for Performing Arts has ranked among the top high schools in New Jersey, with 94.1% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the state average of 52.1%. The school also boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, outperforming many of its counterparts.

While the school's specialized focus on the performing arts likely contributes to its strong academic outcomes and low absenteeism rates, there are some potential equity concerns. The school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (2%) suggests that it may not be as accessible to students from lower-income families, an issue that the Morris County Vocational School District may want to address. Nevertheless, Academy for Performing Arts remains a high-performing institution that provides a unique and enriching educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

50 Knoll Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866-4099

(973) 664-2201

District: Morris County Vocational School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,631

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.7%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Asian:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy for Performing Arts ranks better than 78.2% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Morris County Vocational School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy for Performing Arts 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 Racial makeup is: White (74.7%), Hispanic (11.3%), Asian (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy for Performing Arts is $10,631. 2 high schools in the Morris County Vocational School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Academy for Performing Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy for Performing Arts 92^nd of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Academy for Performing Arts in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

White students:

Morris County Vocational School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris County Vocational School District 61^st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academy for Performing Arts

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Rank History for all students at Academy for Performing Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2019	94.81	5^th	416	98.8%
2021	55.26	124^th	405	69.4%
2022	78.17	49^th	415	88.2%
2023	66.90	92^nd	422	78.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy for Performing Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	52.71	146^th	402	63.7%
2022	73.95	50^th	414	87.9%
2023	64.52	83^rd	416	80.0%

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Rank History for White students at Academy for Performing Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2019	92.73	14^th	339	95.9%
2021	40.46	165^th	336	50.9%
2022	68.18	54^th	335	83.9%
2023	52.40	112^th	335	66.6%

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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 for Performing Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	27	1	2	3	0	1	34
2020	62	4	3	3	2	4	78
2021	92	8	5	10	2	5	122
2022	117	8	7	15	1	7	155
2023	112	6	7	17	1	7	150

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy for Performing Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	34	n/a	n/a	0
2020	78	n/a	n/a	3.8
2021	122	n/a	n/a	2.5
2022	155	n/a	n/a	1.9
2023	150	n/a	n/a	2

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 for Performing Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	34	n/a	n/a	0
2020	78	n/a	n/a	3.8
2021	122	n/a	n/a	2.5
2022	155	n/a	n/a	1.9
2023	150	n/a	n/a	2

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 Academy for Performing Arts

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,631

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy for Performing Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 5^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 92^nd of 422 High schools	20.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Academy for Performing Arts)	93.8	94.1	0.3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Morris County Vocational School District)	98.1	92.6	5.5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Academy for Performing Arts)	47.6	38.5	9.1%
9th Grade Algebra I (Morris County Vocational School District)	73.5	62.1	11.4%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Academy for Performing Arts)	47.6	38.5	9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Morris County Vocational School District)	73	62.1	10.9%
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	34	150	341.2%
African American	1	6	500%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	7	250%
Hispanic	3	17	466.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	27	112	314.8%
Two or More Races	1	7	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0%	2%	2%

Schools Near Academy for Performing Arts

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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)		NJSLA Algebra II (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 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy for Performing Arts	Public	9-12	50 Knoll Drive	Rockaway	07866	Morris County	Morris County Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 664-2201	150			2.0%	112 (74.7%)	6 (4.0%)	17 (11.3%)	7 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.7%)	66.9	92^nd of 422 public high schools	78.2%		78.2	49^th of 415 public high schools	88.2%	43	29.4	94.1	38.5		38.5					$10,631		$10,631
Morris Knolls High School	Public	9-12	50 Knoll Drive	Denville	07866	Morris County	Morris Hills Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 664-2201	1,447	131	11.0	11.6%	914 (63.2%)	48 (3.3%)	299 (20.7%)	117 (8.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (4.5%)	71.9	65^th of 422 public high schools	84.6%		61.2	103^rd of 415 public high schools	75.2%	38	43.0	77.8	39.8		38.7	62.0	60.8	89.5	89.5	$14,021	$223	$13,798
Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering	Public	9-12	520 West Main Street	Rockaway	07866	Morris County	Morris County Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 664-2301	179			1.7%	23 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	149 (83.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	87.1	25^th of 422 public high schools	94.1%		95.7	6^th of 415 public high schools	98.6%	19								100.0	100.0	$12,298	$28	$12,270
Morris Hills High School	Public	9-12	520 West Main Street	Rockaway	07866	Morris County	Morris Hills Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 664-2301	1,187	117	10.1	27.4%	454 (38.2%)	41 (3.5%)	546 (46.0%)	107 (9.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	31 (2.6%)	69.5	80^th of 422 public high schools	81.0%		60.4	106^th of 415 public high schools	74.5%	26	35.4	73.0	44.9	14.3	42.0	72.5	72.5	90.9	88.2	$13,656	$364	$13,292
Morris County School of Technology	Public	9-12	400 East Main Street	Denville	07834	Morris County	Morris County Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 627-4600	820	75	10.9	4.1%	390 (47.6%)	14 (1.7%)	111 (13.5%)	277 (33.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.2%)	87.1	24^th of 422 public high schools	94.3%		84.7	32^nd of 415 public high schools	92.3%	8	75.7	91.6	69.2		69.2	70.2	70.2	71.4	71.4	$13,307	$971	$12,336
Dover High School	Public	9-12	100 Grace Street	Dover	07801	Morris County	Dover Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 989-2010	1,159	87	13.2	53.1%	63 (5.4%)	51 (4.4%)	1,013 (87.4%)	26 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)	20.2	333^rd of 422 public high schools	21.1%		31.2	266^th of 415 public high schools	35.9%	67	13.2	39.1	5.4	3.6	5.2	26.7	26.7			$6,019	$478	$5,541
Parsippany Hills High School	Public	9-12	20 Rita Drive	Morris Plains	07950	Morris County	Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 682-2815	998	102	9.8	12.1%	402 (40.3%)	34 (3.4%)	162 (16.2%)	361 (36.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	34 (3.4%)	65	99^th of 422 public high schools	76.5%		70.8	68^th of 415 public high schools	83.6%	31	42.2	60.2	41.2	9.1	39.5	90.3	90.3			$12,246	$35	$12,211
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital	Public	12	Main Building	Greystone Park	07950	Morris County	Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 538-4298	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Randolph High School	Public	9-12	511 Millbrook Avenue	Randolph	07869	Morris County	Randolph Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 361-2400	1,349	123	10.9	9.6%	853 (63.2%)	50 (3.7%)	267 (19.8%)	153 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.7%)	13 (1.0%)	57.9	126^th of 422 public high schools	70.1%		50.7	150^th of 415 public high schools	63.9%	24	42.9	79.8	15.9		15.2	40.7	40.7	76.9	76.9	$11,061	$12	$11,049
Mountain Lakes High School	Public	9-12	96 Powerville Rd.	Mountain Lakes	07046	Morris County	Mountain Lakes Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 334-8400	569	60	9.4	1.4%	413 (72.6%)	7 (1.2%)	46 (8.1%)	87 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	66.2	93^rd of 422 public high schools	78.0%		59.9	109^th of 415 public high schools	73.7%	16	60.3	69.0	80.0	10.0	58.5	14.8	14.8	76.7	76.7	$13,883	$143	$13,740

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy for Performing Arts

What is the racial makeup of Academy for Performing Arts?

Students at Academy for Performing Arts are 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Academy for Performing Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Academy for Performing Arts.

Is Academy for Performing Arts a good school?

Academy for Performing Arts ranks 92^nd of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Academy for Performing Arts in?

Morris County Vocational School District

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