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#1853 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Innovation High School
High School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
239 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Math 10% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Innovation High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Innovation 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Snyder High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 747 | Compare → |
| Phillips Global InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 12 | 0.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Empowerment Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–9 | 0.4 mi | 1,181 | Compare → |
| University Academy Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 433 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #29 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
Innovation High School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Innovation High School
Innovation High School is a public high school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 286 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,853 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Innovation High School
What grades does Innovation High School serve?
Innovation High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Innovation High School?
Innovation High School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
How does Innovation High School rank in NJ?
Innovation High School ranks #1,853 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Innovation High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Innovation High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Innovation High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Innovation High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Innovation High School a charter school?
No, Innovation High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Innovation High School a Title I school?
No, Innovation High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Innovation High School?
56.6% of students at Innovation 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (201) 915-1504
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07305)
- 71,643
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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