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#1031 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 42% in state
Academy for Environmental Science
High School · Morris County Vocational School District · Oak Ridge, NJ
A Morris County Vocational School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1010 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy for Environmental Science score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2016–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Academy for Environmental Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,594
Median home value
$417,800
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07438; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 791 | Compare → |
| Sparta High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 1,045 | Compare → |
| Academy for Mathematics Science and EngineeringEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 180 | Compare → |
| Academy for Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Morris County Vocational School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academy for Environmental Science is listed in Morris County Vocational School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Environmental Science
Academy for Environmental Science is a public high school in Oak Ridge, NJ, part of Morris County Vocational School District, serving approximately 48 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,031 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Environmental Science
What grades does Academy for Environmental Science serve?
Academy for Environmental Science serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy for Environmental Science?
Academy for Environmental Science has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
How does Academy for Environmental Science rank in NJ?
Academy for Environmental Science ranks #1,031 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Academy for Environmental Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy for Environmental Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy for Environmental Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Environmental Science has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Academy for Environmental Science a charter school?
No, Academy for Environmental Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy for Environmental Science a Title I school?
No, Academy for Environmental Science is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (973) 697-3535
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 07438)
- 11,045
- Area average commute
- 40.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07438; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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