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#1073 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 44% in state
Academy of Technology Design
High School · Hudson County Schools of Technology School District · Jersey City, NJ
A Hudson County Schools of Technology School District high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
525 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Math 63% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy of Technology Design score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 52 points since 2021, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy of Technology Design sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), 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
$166,854
Median home value
$853,700
Median rent
$2,960/mo
College educated
80%
Homeownership
24.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07302; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Prep High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 917 | Compare → |
| Beloved Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,556 | Compare → |
| James J Ferris High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,345 | Compare → |
| Regional Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 60 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hudson County Schools of Technology School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $35,894NCES 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 Technology Design is listed in Hudson County Schools of Technology School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of Technology Design
Academy of Technology Design is a public high school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Hudson County Schools of Technology School District, serving approximately 203 students in grades 9th-12th with a 50.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,073 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of Technology Design
What grades does Academy of Technology Design serve?
Academy of Technology Design serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of Technology Design?
Academy of Technology Design has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Technology Design?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Technology Design is 50.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy of Technology Design rank in NJ?
Academy of Technology Design ranks #1,073 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Academy of Technology Design's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Technology Design has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Technology Design?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Technology Design has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Academy of Technology Design a charter school?
No, Academy of Technology Design is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy of Technology Design a Title I school?
No, Academy of Technology Design is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Technology Design?
43.3% of students at Academy of Technology Design 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
- 203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 50.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (201) 631-6331
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 07302)
- 55,448
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 · 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 07302; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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