- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jersey City, NJ
Academy of Technology Design
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Technology Design, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340757003198
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Technology Design earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 78.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Technology Design has class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Technology Design ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340757003198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Academy of Technology Design grew from 173 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (+17.3%).
Teacher FTE added 3.1 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 340757003198 · Jersey City, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 78.3:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: County Prep High School (892 students)
Academy of Technology Design grew from 173 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (+17.3%). Teacher FTE added 3.1 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Academy of Technology Design in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- County Prep Hi
County Prep High School
892 students
- High Tech High
High Tech High School
790 students
- Academy of Car 246
Academy of Career and Technical Education
246 students
- This school 235
Academy of Technology Design
235 students
- Explore Middle 163
Explore Middle School
163 students
- Bayonne Academ 3
Bayonne Academy
3 students
What this shows Academy of Technology Design reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Technology Design compares
Academy of Technology Design is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 78.3:1 | ▲ 564% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▲ 25% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
78.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
78.3:1
students per teacher
- 564% above state mean
Top 99% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$35,925
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
White 18.3%
Asian 12.3%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Academy of Technology Design is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Hudson County Schools of Technology School District reports $35,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of Technology Design Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Prep High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Tech High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Career and Technical Education | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Explore Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayonne Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Technology Design's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools in Jersey City
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Technology Design
How many students attend Academy of Technology Design?
Academy of Technology Design has 235 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Technology Design?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Technology Design is 78.3:1, which is 564% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 399% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Technology Design?
37.0% of students at Academy of Technology Design are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Technology Design?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Technology Design is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Technology Design?
Academy of Technology Design has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 of Technology Design rank among public schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Technology Design ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Jersey City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jersey City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hudson County Schools of Technology School District?
Besides Academy of Technology Design, Hudson County Schools of Technology School District also operates County Prep High School (892 students), High Tech High School (790 students), and Academy of Career and Technical Education (246 students). See the Hudson County Schools of Technology School District district page for the complete list.