How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Academy of Technology Design | Explore Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | JERSEY CITY, NJ |
| School Type | vocational | vocational |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 235 | 163 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 57.7:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.0% | 19.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Academy of Technology Design | Explore Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $39,555 | $39,555 |
| District | Hudson County Schools of Technology School District | Hudson County Schools of Technology School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Academy of Technology Design | Explore Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.3% | 27.0% |
| African American | 8.9% | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.5% | 42.9% |
| Asian | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Academy of Technology Design | Explore Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 470:1 | 163:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.4% | 5.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.