Summary:
The Jersey City Public Schools district in New Jersey operates 8 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The district as a whole is ranked 455 out of 613 school districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Two high schools stand out as academic standouts within the district: Dr. Ronald McNair High School, ranked 11th out of 426 high schools in New Jersey and rated 5 out of 5 stars, and Infinity Institute, ranked 2nd and also rated 5 out of 5 stars. These schools have exceptional test scores, with 85-100% of students proficient or better in various subject areas. In contrast, the other 6 high schools in the district lag behind, with proficiency rates ranging from just 1.4-13.7% in Algebra I.
The district-wide graduation rate is 91.1% and the dropout rate is 1.2%, which are positive indicators. However, the chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% across all schools is concerning and likely contributes to the overall low academic performance. The schools also serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 34-64%. While spending per student varies from $9,809 to $14,645, this does not appear to directly correlate with academic outcomes, suggesting other factors like school leadership, teacher quality, and curriculum play a significant role in student success.
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