How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark | Weequahic High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newark, NJ | Newark, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 155 | 592 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.9% | 65.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark | Weequahic High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,631 | $28,631 |
| District | Newark Board of Education | Newark Board of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark | Weequahic High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| African American | 76.1% | 85.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% | 12.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark | Weequahic High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 170:1 | 100:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| 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.