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Simon Youth Academy
High School · Union County Vocational-technical School District · Elizabeth, NJ
An Union County Vocational-technical School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2018–2019).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019)
Based on 4 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Simon Youth Academy 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,069/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabeth), 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
$62,026
Median home value
$413,000
Median rent
$1,476/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
19.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,291 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,291 | Compare → |
| John E. Dwyer Technology AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,404 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,156 | 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.
Union County Vocational-technical School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- District spending per student
- $22,838NCES 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.
Simon Youth Academy is listed in Union County Vocational-Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Simon Youth Academy
Simon Youth Academy is a public high school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Union County Vocational-technical School District, serving approximately 12 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Simon Youth Academy
What grades does Simon Youth Academy serve?
Simon Youth Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Simon Youth Academy?
Simon Youth Academy has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simon Youth Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Simon Youth Academy is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Simon Youth Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Simon Youth Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Is Simon Youth Academy a charter school?
No, Simon Youth Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Simon Youth Academy a Title I school?
No, Simon Youth Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 889-2900
- Area population (ZIP 07201)
- 27,725
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 07201; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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