- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Orange, NJ
East Orange Stem Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for East Orange Stem Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340423002040
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Orange Stem Academy High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 14
- schools in East Orange · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Orange Stem Academy High School has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Orange Stem Academy High School ranks #3 of 14 schools in East Orange, NJ.
School address
District: East Orange School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340423002040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
East Orange Stem Academy High School grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 340423002040 · East Orange, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 15.8:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: East Orange Campus High School (1,798 students)
East Orange Stem Academy High School grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
East Orange Stem Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Orange Ca
East Orange Campus High School
1,798 students
- Cicely L. Tyso 701
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
701 students
- This school 646
East Orange Stem Academy High School
646 students
- Edward T. Bows 612
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
612 students
- Langston Hughe 554
Langston Hughes Elementary School
554 students
- Benjamin Banne 502
Benjamin Banneker Academy
502 students
What this shows East Orange Stem Academy High School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Orange Stem Academy High School compares
East Orange Stem Academy High School 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 75% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,322
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, East Orange Stem Academy High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Orange School District reports $30,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Orange Stem Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Orange Stem Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Orange Stem Academy High School
How many students attend East Orange Stem Academy High School?
East Orange Stem Academy High School has 646 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Orange Stem Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Orange Stem Academy High School is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Orange Stem Academy High School?
51.9% of students at East Orange Stem Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Orange Stem Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at East Orange Stem Academy High School is African American at 87.6% of enrollment, in East Orange, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Orange Stem Academy High School?
East Orange Stem Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 East Orange Stem Academy High School rank among schools in East Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, East Orange Stem Academy High School ranks #3 of 14 schools in East Orange, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in East Orange School District?
Besides East Orange Stem Academy High School, East Orange School District also operates East Orange Campus High School (1,798 students), Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School (701 students), and Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence (612 students). See the East Orange School District district page for the complete list.