Emerson Junior/Senior High School
- Public
- EMERSON, NJ
Public School
Emerson Junior/Senior High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 7-12
- EMERSON, NJ
- Rating 3.65 out of 5 74 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Emerson Junior/Senior High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
72%
Percent Proficient - Math
50%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1200
161 responses
Average ACT
27
30 responses
AP Enrollment
37%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$135,396
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,966
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$556,100
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
90%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 10 responsesPoll
50%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 10 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
456
Free or Reduced Lunch
7%
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 11 responses73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 11 responses82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 11 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$67,241
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.6%
57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 14 responses93%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 14 responses57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 14 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$19,840 / year
National
$12,23971%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 14 responses21%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 14 responses71%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 14 responsesSimilar Schools
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Emerson Junior/Senior High School Reviews
Rating 3.65 out of 5 74 reviews
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Emerson offers a plethora of opportunities for students who show interest in a wide array of hobbies and academics. Students are successfully learning the core curriculum while also getting to take a dive into other important subjects which could change the trajectory of the life and help determine which career they decide to pursue. Faculty and staff are always willing to help students whether it's students struggling academically, or facing other problems. Students are prepared for college, learning valuable lessons that can applied to the real world. Extracurriculars and sports are prevalent, with majority of the student body getting involved in several activities. There is opportunities for everyone, and many students excel in academics and sports. The tight-knit community of the school helps to bring every student and member of the staff together, leading to large involvement in school events. This school brings students together and prepares them for college.
I attended Emerson Junior-Senior High School from 7th-11th grade and I am going to be a senior in the fall. In these years, thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the school. First, there are many academic courses available to students. For such a small school environment, I was impressed by how many different courses, independent studies, internships, and more were available to students. Also there are so many clubs, sports, and other extracurricular organizations that I was able to get myself involved in. Finally, I loved the teachers at this school. Because it was such a small school, every teacher seemed to know me personally and I knew that even if they weren’t my teacher anymore, I was still able to come to them to ask for help with anything I needed.
I think that the quality of education is very good for a public school. However, the quality of education is not the problem. It is the fact that student voices aren't heard, administration is trying to make everyone "equal" yet treat AP kids better just to make the school look better. Let me explain. As an NHS officer, I disapprove of a program where us seniors help failing 18 year old seniors try to graduate just by telling them "how to study". I disapprove of telling 20 people who is failing what class without their consent or their consent to even participate. Yet when the flaws of administrations actions are brought up, nothing is done. They want to abolish honors and CP classes, putting people of different learning levels and needs together, to make them "equal". They prevent certain students from taking an AP test just to make the grades look better for the school, and only provide Quarterly testing for AP classes. It seems that this system is only helping AP students success.