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Simon Youth Academy
High School · Union County Vocational-Technical School District
651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Simon Youth Academy
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About Simon Youth Academy
Simon Youth Academy is a public high school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Union County Vocational-Technical School District. Simon Youth Academy serves approximately 12 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has 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.
Structured state assessment records for Simon Youth Academy 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.
What Parents Should Know
At 12 students, Simon Youth Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Address
- 651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
- Phone
- (908) 889-2900
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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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Test Scores NJ EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 4 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Simon Youth Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (rated 8.2/10, 2.0 miles away). Another option is Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (rated 4.8/10, 2.0 miles away). Additionally, Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy (rated 4.6/10, 2.0 miles away). For more schools in Elizabeth, see our Elizabeth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,026
Median Home Value
$413,000
Median Rent
$1,476/mo
Population
27,725
College Educated
15%
Homeownership
19.9%
Avg Commute
29.7 min
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Median Age
36.9
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Union County Vocational-Technical School District- District Enrollment
- 1,680
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,838
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