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#1726 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Academy of Law & Public Safety
High School · Monmouth County Vocational School District · Long Branch, NJ
A Monmouth County Vocational School District high school where students score 46 points below what's typical for similar communities.
255 West End Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
- Math 5% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy of Law & Public Safety score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2014, to 15% in 2017, across a 6-year record (2012–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2012-2017) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2012-2017)
Based on 12 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy of Law & Public Safety sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,869/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Branch), 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
$73,806
Median home value
$521,900
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07740; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,515 | Compare → |
| Ma'or Yeshiva High School for BoysPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Bet Yaakov of the Jersey ShorePrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–11 | 1.4 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Biotechnology High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 320 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monmouth County Vocational School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $34,900NCES 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 of Law & Public Safety is listed in Monmouth County Vocational School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of Law & Public Safety
Academy of Law & Public Safety is a public high school in Long Branch, NJ, part of Monmouth County Vocational School District, serving approximately 70 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,726 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of Law & Public Safety
What grades does Academy of Law & Public Safety serve?
Academy of Law & Public Safety serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of Law & Public Safety?
Academy of Law & Public Safety has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Law & Public Safety?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Law & Public Safety is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy of Law & Public Safety rank in NJ?
Academy of Law & Public Safety ranks #1,726 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Academy of Law & Public Safety's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Law & Public Safety has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 of Law & Public Safety?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Law & Public Safety has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017).
Is Academy of Law & Public Safety a charter school?
No, Academy of Law & Public Safety is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy of Law & Public Safety a Title I school?
No, Academy of Law & Public Safety is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Law & Public Safety?
14.3% of students at Academy of Law & Public Safety qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (732) 229-2446
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 07740)
- 32,330
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 07740; 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, 2012-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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