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#2120 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

High School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ

A high school in Newark, NJ where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

279 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112

  • Math 9% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 0% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.85 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency0% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-32.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-58.2 pts
Overall Proficiency4% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-21.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation15.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
District spending per student$31,680
Chronic Absenteeism7.6%

Students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency0%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2021, to 4% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).

Show all 13 years
2012
Math
62%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2024
Math
2%
ELA
16%
2025
Math
9%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

75.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 57Good Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,542/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), 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

$55,171

Median home value

$306,100

Median rent

$1,334/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

29.9%

Poverty rate

21.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
7 boys'·0 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Weequahic High SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.99–120.0 mi553Compare →
Nj Regional Day School - NewarkEnrollment path unverified5.7K–120.2 mi104Compare →
Team Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–120.9 mi6,319Compare →
University High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.38–121.0 mi447Compare →

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.

Newark Public School District

Schools in district
64
Rank in district
#52 of 63
District spending per student
$31,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is a public high school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 172 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,120 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark

What grades does Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark serve?

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark?

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark?

The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark rank in NJ?

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark ranks #2,120 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark's MySchoolScout rating?

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Is Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark a charter school?

No, Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark a Title I school?

No, Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark?

75.6% of students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 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
172
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.6%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 07112)
27,633
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
35.3
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 07112; 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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