How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbia High School | STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Maplewood, NJ | South Orange, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,985 | 180 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.0% | 63.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Columbia High School | STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,186 | $26,503 |
| District | South Orange-Maplewood School District | Orange Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbia High School | STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.9% | 0.0% |
| African American | 28.7% | 53.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% | 45.0% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 1.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbia High School | STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 160:1 | 166:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.7% | 9.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.