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Jersey City School District

#4 in Best School Districts in Hudson County
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 46 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Jersey City School District is an above average, public school district located in Jersey City, NJ. It has 27,804 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 30% of students are at least proficient in math and 44% in reading.
    Address
    346 Claremont Avenue
    Jersey City, NJ 07305
    Telephone
    (201) 915-6201
    Website
    jcboe.org
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    Jersey City School District Rankings

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    • Elementary
    • Middle
    • High

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    44%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    30%
    Average Graduation Rate
    78%
    Average SAT
    1140
    1,002 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    41 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    27,804
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    74.5%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $84,723
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.3%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $697,120,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $25,537/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      62%
    • Support Services
      35%
    • Other
      3%
    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      D-
    Median Household Income
    $51,921
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,150
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $285,886
    National
    $184,700

    Jersey City School District Reviews

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    My school, Liberty High School is very diverse. The teachers want you to be involved and even though there aren't sports, we have clubs that can even give you scholarship opportunities. The teachers are really good, and they know how to teach in an interesting way where students will understand/ want to listen. Especially the AP classes they provide, personally I am in AP US History and my teacher is pushing us to study, work, and debate. He slowly helps us adapt to the Exam we will be taking.
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    Diversity is one of the good things that make Jersey City Public Schools very unique. The diverse students make the social experiences in school more interesting as other students are able to communicate with different races. The purpose of education is to educate students both academically and personally. I believe that most public schools motivate students to achieve their goals and prepare them for college. However, frustration comes to poor administration. Food and facilities are not acceptable since the funding should be put on those things. In addition, it's very frustrating how teachers don't get enough benefits and salary for something that they work hard for.
    Jersey City Public schools certainly need a lot of change, especially the Board of Education. They need to increase funding for the academically successful schools in Jersey City, more specifically Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, instead of funding all of the other less academic public schools. This specific high school needs the most funding, for diverse courses and school supplies and facilities, especially because it's the number one school in the state of NJ.