Is Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark a good school?

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark ranks in the bottom 1.7% of New Jersey high schools.

How many students attend Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark?

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark.

What is the racial makeup of Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark?

Students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark are 87% African American, 9% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

Summary:

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in Newark, New Jersey, part of the Newark Public School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population, low academic performance, high dropout rates, and high rates of chronic absenteeism and poverty.

Compared to nearby schools like Bard Early College High School, Eagle Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of high schools in New Jersey, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly lower than state and district averages, and its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 70-87% in recent years, lower than the 64-99% range of surrounding schools. The school also has a higher dropout rate (0.5-2.7%) and very high chronic absenteeism (25-43%) compared to its peers.

These challenges suggest that Eagle Academy and its students would likely benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues contributing to their low performance, such as initiatives to improve attendance, provide additional academic and social-emotional support, and engage families and the community more effectively. Given the proximity and similar student populations of the schools in the Newark Public School District, there may also be opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices that could help improve outcomes across the district, especially at lower-performing schools like Eagle Academy.

Detail:

Public 9-12

279 Chancellor Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112

(973) 733-1234

District: Newark Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
415^th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,274

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 140

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.1%

Hispanic:

8.6%

American Indian:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.15. (See more...)

Compare Details Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark ranks worse than 98.3% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 13 ranked high schools in the Newark Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 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 Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark has the smallest high school student body size in the Newark Public School District. Racial makeup is: African American (87.1%), Hispanic (8.6%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is 8.2, which is the lowest among 13 high schools in the Newark Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is $13,274, which is the 5^th highest among 13 high schools in the Newark Public School District.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark:

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 415^th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark in the ranking list.)

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Newark Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark Public School District 559^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2015	8.43	672^nd	713	5.8%
2016	4.63	704^th	713	1.3%
2017	15.64	600^th	712	15.7%
2018	3.37	715^th	716	0.1%
2019	3.29	742^nd	745	0.4%
2022	11.15	699^th	745	6.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.05	666^th	675	1.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	9.54	306^th	326	6.1%
2019	11.39	320^th	326	1.8%
2022	20.62	320^th	356	10.1%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2016	11.90	398^th	409	2.7%
2017	14.01	372^nd	411	9.5%
2018	10.96	392^nd	415	5.5%
2019	7.28	413^th	416	0.7%
2021	11.08	379^th	405	6.4%
2022	11.07	397^th	415	4.3%
2023	8.62	415^th	422	1.7%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	18.26	343^rd	355	3.4%
2021	23.31	271^st	333	18.6%
2022	20.87	319^th	344	7.3%
2023	23.82	279^th	339	17.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	11.80	335^th	345	2.9%
2019	12.49	329^th	347	5.2%
2021	14.88	311^th	326	4.6%
2022	12.14	313^th	324	3.4%
2023	15.82	326^th	344	5.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.23	389^th	405	4.0%
2021	14.12	370^th	402	8.0%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	23.83	225^th	266	15.4%
2019	21.10	218^th	254	14.2%
2021	22.69	220^th	247	10.9%
2022	18.21	241^st	256	5.9%
2023	20.19	221^st	250	11.6%

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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 Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	3	60	0	12	0	0	0	75
2014	4	102	1	22	0	0	0	129
2015	3	133	1	18	0	0	0	155
2016	3	164	1	20	0	0	0	188
2017	3	140	1	14	0	0	0	158
2018	3	184	1	16	0	0	0	204
2019	2	220	1	15	0	1	0	239
2020	3	201	1	15	1	1	0	222
2021	3	181	0	10	1	2	0	197
2022	3	150	2	12	0	3	0	170
2023	1	122	1	12	2	1	1	140

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 Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	75	7.0	10.7	81.3
2014	129	12.0	10.7	72.9
2015	155	18.0	8.6	80
2016	188	19.0	9.8	68.6
2017	158	18.0	8.7	71.5
2018	204	23.0	8.8	63.7
2019	239	25.0	9.5	54
2020	222	19.0	11.6	57.7
2021	197	20.0	9.8	58.9
2022	170	17.0	10.0	74.7
2023	140	17.0	8.2	75.7

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 Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	75	7.0	10.7	81.3
2014	129	12.0	10.7	72.9
2015	155	18.0	8.6	80
2016	188	19.0	9.8	68.6
2017	158	18.0	8.7	71.5
2018	204	23.0	8.8	63.7
2019	239	25.0	9.5	54
2020	222	19.0	11.6	57.7
2021	197	20.0	9.8	58.9
2022	170	17.0	10.0	74.7
2023	140	17.0	8.2	75.7

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 Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$240 (1.8%)	$13,034 (98.2%)	$13,274

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 742^nd of 745 Middle schools	Ranks 699^th of 745 Middle schools	5.8%
Ranks 413^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 415^th of 422 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark)	12.5	12.5
8th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)	43.5	31.8	11.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	62.9	51.4	11.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark)	6.3	0	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)	25.5	11.4	14.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	29.3	15.4	13.9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark)	10.9	12.5	1.6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)	33.4	32.4	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark)	4.4	0	4.4%
9th Grade Algebra I (Newark Public School District)	17.5	11	6.5%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark)	4.3	0	4.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Newark Public School District)	20.7	14.8	5.9%
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	239	140	41.4%
African American	220	122	44.5%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	15	12	20%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54%	75.7%	21.7%

Schools Near Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)		NJSLA Mathematics (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 8th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry 10th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark	Public	9-12	279 Chancellor Avenue	Newark	07112	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-1234	140	17	8.2	75.7%	1 (0.7%)	122 (87.1%)	12 (8.6%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	8.6	415^th of 422 public high schools	1.7%		11.1	397^th of 415 public high schools	4.3%	18		7.1		12.5		0.0		0.0				$13,274	$240	$13,034
Weequahic High School	Public	9-12	279 Chancellor Ave	Newark	07112	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 705-3923	454	33	13.9	78.9%	1 (0.2%)	408 (89.9%)	41 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10.4	403^rd of 422 public high schools	4.5%		8.5	412^th of 415 public high schools	0.7%	9		10.9		15.1		0.8		0.8				$14,342	$675	$13,667
University High School	Public	8-12	55 Clinton Pl	Newark	07108	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 374-3190	426	41	10.3	83.6%	1 (0.2%)	343 (80.5%)	74 (17.4%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.2	303^rd of 422 public high schools	28.2%		26.1	293^rd of 415 public high schools	29.4%	10	0.0	6.3	81.8	49.0	27.3	11.3		11.2				$12,448	$636	$11,812
Hillside High School	Public	9-12	1085 Liberty Ave	Hillside	07205	Union County	Hillside Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 352-7664	925	77	11.9	52.8%	71 (7.7%)	550 (59.5%)	281 (30.4%)	12 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	20.4	331^st of 422 public high schools	21.6%		18.5	345^th of 415 public high schools	16.9%	14		8.7		34.0		13.2		13.2	0.0		0.0	$7,219		$7,219
Irvington High School	Public	9-12	1253 Clinton Ave	Irvington	07111	Essex County	Irvington Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 399-6897	1,684	110	15.3	43.8%	6 (0.4%)	1,217 (72.3%)	438 (26.0%)	8 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.4%)	6 (0.4%)	12.9	380^th of 422 public high schools	10.0%		12.7	382^nd of 415 public high schools	8.0%	2		4.2		22.5		6.1	0.0	5.6	11.5		11.1	$11,803	$142	$11,661
Malcolm X Shabazz High School	Public	9-12	80 Johnson Ave	Newark	07108	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-6974	272	28	9.7	77.9%	3 (1.1%)	218 (80.1%)	48 (17.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.8	358^th of 422 public high schools	15.2%		9.2	408^th of 415 public high schools	1.7%	50		8.0		34.5		3.7		3.5				$16,251	$1,983	$14,268
Central High School	Public	9-12	250 18th Avenue	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-6378	894	71	12.6	74.8%	9 (1.0%)	646 (72.3%)	219 (24.5%)	6 (0.7%)	10 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	10.2	404^th of 422 public high schools	4.3%		9	411^th of 415 public high schools	1.0%	7		3.3		13.4		3.3		3.3				$16,638	$864	$15,774
Newark Vocational High School	Public	9-12	301 West Kinney St	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-7308	583	56	10.4	84.9%	10 (1.7%)	316 (54.2%)	252 (43.2%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.8	392^nd of 422 public high schools	7.1%					(n/a)		2.8		23.6		3.9		3.9
Bard Early College High School	Public	9-12	321 Bergen Street	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-8363	381	27	14.1	70.6%	6 (1.6%)	257 (67.5%)	108 (28.3%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32.9	254^th of 422 public high schools	39.8%		51.8	147^th of 415 public high schools	64.6%	107		15.1		62.0		11.9		11.9	16.7		16.7	$10,089	$279	$9,810
American History High School	Public	9-12	74 Montgomery St	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-7333	373	40	9.4	83.4%	1 (0.3%)	195 (52.3%)	175 (46.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	408^th of 422 public high schools	3.3%		13.7	376^th of 415 public high schools	9.4%	32		1.4		11.6		3.4		3.4		0.0	0.0	$11,890	$624	$11,266

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