Very Good
#905 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 37% in state
Academy for Performing Arts
High School · Morris County Vocational School District · Rockaway, NJ
A Morris County Vocational School District high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 Knoll Drive, Rockaway, NJ 07866
- Math 83% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Academy for Performing Arts score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2021, reaching 86% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* 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 Performing Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average341/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockaway), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,828
Median home value
$434,200
Median rent
$1,604/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Knolls High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,473 | Compare → |
| Academy for Mathematics Science and EngineeringEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Morris Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,141 | Compare → |
| Academy for Environmental ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 48 | 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
- #2 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 Performing Arts is listed in Morris County Vocational School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Performing Arts
Academy for Performing Arts is a public high school in Rockaway, NJ, part of Morris County Vocational School District, serving approximately 144 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #905 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Performing Arts
What grades does Academy for Performing Arts serve?
Academy for Performing Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy for Performing Arts?
Academy for Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
How does Academy for Performing Arts rank in NJ?
Academy for Performing Arts ranks #905 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Academy for Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy for Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Performing Arts has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Academy for Performing Arts a charter school?
No, Academy for Performing Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy for Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, Academy for Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (973) 664-2201
- Area population (ZIP 07866)
- 22,632
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07866; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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