- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Scotch Plains, 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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341804003009
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Performing Arts earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Scotch Plains · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 3.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Performing Arts has class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Performing Arts ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Scotch Plains, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341804003009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Academy for Performing Arts held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 341804003009 · Scotch Plains, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 20.2:1 · 3.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Union County Tech (502 students)
Academy for Performing Arts held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. 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
- Union County T
Union County Tech
502 students
- Academy for Al
Academy for Allied Health Sciences
308 students
- Academy for In
Academy for Information Technology
307 students
- Union County M
Union County Magnet High School
297 students
- This school
Academy for Performing Arts
242 students
- Union County C 67
Union County Career & Technical Institute
67 students
What this shows Academy for Performing Arts reports 242 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 71% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.9% | ▼ 87% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,098
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 15.8%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Academy for Performing Arts is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Union County Vocational-Technical School District reports $23,098 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Tech | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy for Allied Health Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy for Information Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union County Magnet High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union County Career & Technical Institute | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
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
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 3.5:1
- Resource Index
- 86/100
Similar high schools in Scotch Plains
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Performing Arts
How many students attend Academy for Performing Arts?
Academy for Performing Arts has 242 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scotch Plains, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Performing Arts is 20.2:1, which is 71% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Performing Arts?
3.9% of students at Academy for Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Performing Arts is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Scotch Plains, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Performing Arts?
Academy for Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Performing Arts rank among high schools in Scotch Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Performing Arts ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Scotch Plains, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Scotch Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Vocational-Technical School District?
Besides Academy for Performing Arts, Union County Vocational-Technical School District also operates Union County Tech (502 students), Academy for Allied Health Sciences (308 students), and Academy for Information Technology (307 students). See the Union County Vocational-Technical School District district page for the complete list.