Very Good
#823 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 33% in state
East Orange Stem Academy High School
High School · East Orange School District · East Orange, NJ
A high school in East Orange, NJ where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
129 RENSHAW AVENUE, East Orange, NJ 07017
- Math 27% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Orange Stem Academy High School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Orange Stem Academy High School 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,446/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Orange), 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
$61,552
Median home value
$316,700
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07017; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange Campus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,751 | Compare → |
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Westbridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 3–12 | 1.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| 1st Cerebral Palsy of NjPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 59 | 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.
East Orange School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #4 of 20
- District spending per student
- $32,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Orange Stem Academy High School is listed in East Orange School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Orange Stem Academy High School
East Orange Stem Academy High School is a public high school in East Orange, NJ, part of East Orange School District, serving approximately 609 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #823 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Orange Stem Academy High School
What grades does East Orange Stem Academy High School serve?
East Orange Stem Academy High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend East Orange Stem Academy High School?
East Orange Stem Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Orange Stem Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Orange Stem Academy High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Orange Stem Academy High School rank in NJ?
East Orange Stem Academy High School ranks #823 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is East Orange Stem Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Orange Stem Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 East Orange Stem Academy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Orange Stem Academy High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is East Orange Stem Academy High School a charter school?
No, East Orange Stem Academy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Orange Stem Academy High School a Title I school?
No, East Orange Stem Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Orange Stem Academy High School?
61.9% of students at East Orange Stem Academy High School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (973) 266-5900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07017)
- 40,809
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 07017; 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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