Jefferson Township High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Jefferson Township, in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Jefferson Township 51±¬ÁÏs.
Serving 48 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Environmental Science ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Environmental Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Academy For Environmental Science's student population of 48 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Academy For Environmental Science ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Environmental Science is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
11%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
n/a
14%
White
71%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Environmental Science's ranking?
Academy For Environmental Science is ranked #913 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Environmental Science?
The graduation rate of Academy For Environmental Science is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Environmental Science?
48 students attend Academy For Environmental Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Academy For Environmental Science students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Academy For Environmental Science offer ?
Academy For Environmental Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Environmental Science part of?
Academy For Environmental Science is part of Morris County Vocational School District.
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