Enrollment
36
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 341072003375
Academy for Environmental Science — Oak Ridge, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Environmental Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 91/100.
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 100
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Morris County Vocational School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Academy for Environmental Science reports 36 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
The school offers 24 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 36 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Morris County Vocational School District spends $25,635 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.5% from local sources (property taxes), 18.7% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 91/100 (A+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy for Environmental Science compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 36 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$25,635
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 36 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 36 Top 1% in New Jersey — larger than 99% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 341072003375
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 5.7%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 36:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morris County Vocational School District, which includes Academy for Environmental Science.
$25,635
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 73.5%
State 18.7%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- —
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- Students per teacher
- —
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Academy for Environmental Science
How many students attend Academy for Environmental Science?
Academy for Environmental Science has 36 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oak Ridge, NJ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Environmental Science?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Environmental Science is White at 74.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oak Ridge, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Environmental Science?
Academy for Environmental Science has a Resource Investment Index of 91/100 (A+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.