- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockaway, NJ
Academy for Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341072003439
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Performing Arts earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 144
- students enrolled
School address
District: Morris County Vocational School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341072003439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Academy for Performing Arts held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 341072003439 · Rockaway, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Morris County School of Technology (885 students)
Academy for Performing Arts held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Academy for Performing Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morris County
Morris County School of Technology
885 students
- Academy for Ma 181
Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering
181 students
- This school 144
Academy for Performing Arts
144 students
- Athletic Train 62
Athletic Training and Physical Therapy
62 students
- Academy for En 36
Academy for Environmental Science
36 students
- Academy for Bi 13
Academy for Biotechnology
13 students
What this shows Academy for Performing Arts reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Performing Arts compares
Academy for Performing Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 144 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,872
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 144 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.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.5%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Academy for Performing Arts is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morris County Vocational School District reports $22,872 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Performing Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris County School of Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Athletic Training and Physical Therapy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Academy for Environmental Science | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Academy for Biotechnology | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Performing Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 75/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 88/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 76/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Performing Arts
How many students attend Academy for Performing Arts?
Academy for Performing Arts has 144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockaway, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Performing Arts is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Rockaway, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Performing Arts?
Academy for Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Morris County Vocational School District?
Besides Academy for Performing Arts, Morris County Vocational School District also operates Morris County School of Technology (885 students), Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering (181 students), and Athletic Training and Physical Therapy (62 students). See the Morris County Vocational School District district page for the complete list.