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#325 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 13% in state

Infinity Institute

High School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ

A Jersey City Public Schools high school where students score 63 points above what's typical for similar communities.

193 Old Bergen Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  • Math 97% vs NJ 41% (2025)
  • Reading 100% vs NJ 55% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics10.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency100% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+55.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+46.4 pts
Overall Proficiency99% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+62.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation30.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$28,525
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Infinity Institute score 99% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency97%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
41%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency100%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
55%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 99% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
96%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
97%
2024
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2025
Math
97%
ELA
100%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 97% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Infinity Institute 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 71Excellent Transit
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable
  • 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

$77,126

Median home value

$418,200

Median rent

$1,610/mo

College educated

34.6%

Homeownership

42.6%

Poverty rate

19.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
30.6% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tet Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.1 mi17Compare →
Phillips Global InstitutePrivate · tuitionNot rated121.0 mi10Compare →
Henry Snyder High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–121.1 mi747Compare →
Innovation High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–121.1 mi286Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jersey City Public Schools

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#8 of 39
District spending per student
$28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Infinity Institute is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Infinity Institute

Infinity Institute is a public high school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 288 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Infinity Institute

What grades does Infinity Institute serve?

Infinity Institute serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Infinity Institute?

Infinity Institute has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Infinity Institute?

The student-teacher ratio at Infinity Institute is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Infinity Institute rank in NJ?

Infinity Institute ranks #325 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Infinity Institute's MySchoolScout rating?

Infinity Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Infinity Institute?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Infinity Institute has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Infinity Institute a charter school?

No, Infinity Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Infinity Institute a Title I school?

No, Infinity Institute is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Infinity Institute?

57.6% of students at Infinity Institute 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
288
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hudson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 07305)
71,643
Area average commute
38.9 min
Area median age
35.7
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 07305; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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