STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

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STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges ranks 53 rd of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in South Orange, New Jersey, with a student population of 162. Despite being part of the ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District, which is ranked 499 out of 615 districts in the state, STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges has consistently ranked among the top high schools in New Jersey.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, ranking 11th out of 415 schools in 2021-2022 and 54th out of 405 schools in 2020-2021, with a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a remarkable achievement, especially considering the district's low overall ranking. STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges also has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American (52.47%) and Hispanic (46.91%) students, in contrast to the nearby Orange High School and Columbia High School. The school's 4-year graduation rate ranges from 97.8% to 100%, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, and it has a 0% dropout rate.

STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges consistently outperforms the ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District and the state of New Jersey in various standardized test scores, including NJSLA/English Language Arts, NJSLA/Algebra I, NJSLA/Geometry, and NJSLA-S/Science. The school's ability to serve a predominantly minority student population and achieve such exceptional outcomes is particularly noteworthy, as it challenges the common narrative of educational inequity often associated with urban schools. The school's focus on STEM education may be a contributing factor to its strong performance in mathematics and science-related subjects.

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Public 9-12

445 Scotland Road
South Orange, NJ 07079

(973) 677-4190

District: ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.5%

Hispanic:

46.9%

Asian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges ranks better than 87.4% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.47. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges 53^rd of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges in the ranking list.)

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ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District:

SchoolDigger ranks ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District 499^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	74.86	54^th	405	86.7%
2022	94.25	11^th	415	97.3%
2023	76.47	53^rd	422	87.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.42	12^th	326	96.3%
2022	100.00	1^st	324	99.7%

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Rank History for Female students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	89.92	15^th	402	96.3%
2022	93.65	12^th	414	97.1%
2023	65.02	81^st	416	80.5%

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Rank History for Male students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	62.96	91^st	402	77.4%
2022	90.84	16^th	410	96.1%
2023	83.74	29^th	414	93.0%

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Rank History for African American students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	95.81	9^th	247	96.4%
2022	99.65	4^th	256	98.4%
2023	95.01	8^th	250	96.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	96.71	12^th	374	96.8%
2022	99.98	1^st	382	99.7%
2023	77.45	45^th	385	88.3%

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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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Year	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Total
2021	104	1	55	160
2022	94	1	69	164
2023	85	1	76	162

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	160	12.5	12.8	81.3
2022	164	12.5	13.1	78.7
2023	162	14.0	11.5	80.9

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 STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	160	12.5	12.8	81.3
2022	164	12.5	13.1	78.7
2023	162	14.0	11.5	80.9

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.

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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)			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 8th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 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	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges	Public	9-12	445 Scotland Road	South Orange	07079	Essex County	ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 677-4190	162	14	11.5	80.9%	0 (0.0%)	85 (52.5%)	76 (46.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.5	53^rd of 422 public high schools	87.4%		94.2	11^th of 415 public high schools	97.3%	42		60.8				89.1					32.1		32.1	77.8		77.8
Orange High School	Public	9-12	400 Lincoln Ave	Orange	07050	Essex County	ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 677-4050	1,265	79	16.0	70.2%	4 (0.3%)	655 (51.8%)	599 (47.4%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	16.5	356^th of 422 public high schools	15.6%		15.6	369^th of 415 public high schools	11.1%	13		8.3				30.2					5.4	5.7	5.4							$11,681	$190	$11,491
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	17 Parker Ave	Maplewood	07040	Essex County	South Orange-Maplewood School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 762-5600	1,930	150	12.8	15.2%	972 (50.4%)	587 (30.4%)	159 (8.2%)	62 (3.2%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	134 (6.9%)	51.3	153^rd of 422 public high schools	63.7%		47.5	164^th of 415 public high schools	60.5%	11		53.5				68.7					14.0		13.6	32.2	6.9	28.2	62.4	19.6	50.8	$6,150		$6,150
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
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School	Public	6-12	35 Winans Street	East Orange	07017	Essex County	East Orange School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 414-8600	711	60	11.8	61.5%	3 (0.4%)	637 (89.6%)	67 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	32.8	255^th of 422 public high schools	39.6%		23.2	314^th of 415 public high schools	24.3%	59	4.5	9.9	46.7	48.9	56.1	67.3	5.4	6.8		16.3	16.3		16.3	26.7		26.7				$14,501	$320	$14,181
West Side High School	Public	9-12	403 South Orange Avenue	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-7019	609	46	13.2	76.7%	0 (0.0%)	490 (80.5%)	113 (18.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	9.6	410^th of 422 public high schools	2.8%		10.2	402^nd of 415 public high schools	3.1%	8		5.0				13.5					1.4		1.4							$14,251	$797	$13,454
East Orange Campus High School	Public	9-12	344 Prospect Street	East Orange	07017	Essex County	East Orange School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 266-7300	1,748	101	17.3	48.3%	14 (0.8%)	1,458 (83.4%)	262 (15.0%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.3%)	7 (0.4%)	10	406^th of 422 public high schools	3.8%		11.5	393^rd of 415 public high schools	5.3%	13		3.5				16.0					2.0		2.0							$11,351	$278	$11,073
East Orange STEM Academy High School	Public	6-12	129 Renshaw Avenue	East Orange	07017	Essex County	East Orange School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 266-5900	568	41	13.8	60.4%	2 (0.4%)	512 (90.1%)	47 (8.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	46.5	172^nd of 422 public high schools	59.2%		47.4	165^th of 415 public high schools	60.2%	7	14.1	39.0	53.9	67.2	73.0	88.1	24.6	23.0		42.9	26.0		39.0	10.0		10.0				$12,197	$272	$11,925
Essex County Donald M. Payne Senior School of Technology	Public	9-12	498-544 West Market St	Newark	07107	Essex County	Essex County Schools of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 412-2203	1,154	93	12.4	82.6%	10 (0.9%)	523 (45.3%)	596 (51.6%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	12 (1.0%)	49.7	160^th of 422 public high schools	62.1%		54.8	132^nd of 415 public high schools	68.2%	28		30.3				63.2					25.9		25.7	40.0		37.7				$8,605	$479	$8,126
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

Frequently Asked Questions about STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

How many students attend STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges?

In the 2022-23 school year, 162 students attended STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges.

Is STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges a good school?

STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges ranks 53^rd of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges?

Students at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges are 52% African American, 47% Hispanic.

What district is STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges in?

ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District

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