- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabeth, NJ
Simon Youth Academy
Federal NCES profile for Simon Youth Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341804003397
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simon Youth Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 4
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Simon Youth Academy ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341804003397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Simon Youth Academy shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-47.8%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 341804003397 · Elizabeth, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
4 enr · 13.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Union County Tech (502 students)
Simon Youth Academy shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-47.8%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Simon Youth Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union County T
Union County Tech
502 students
- Academy for Al
Academy for Allied Health Sciences
308 students
- Academy for In
Academy for Information Technology
307 students
- Union County M
Union County Magnet High School
297 students
- Academy for Pe
Academy for Performing Arts
242 students
- This school 4
Simon Youth Academy
4 students
What this shows Simon Youth Academy reports 4 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simon Youth Academy compares
Simon Youth Academy is a shrinking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 56% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$23,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 4 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Simon Youth Academy is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Union County Vocational-Technical School District reports $23,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simon Youth Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Tech | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Academy for Allied Health Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Academy for Information Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Union County Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Academy for Performing Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Simon Youth Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Elizabeth
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Standard public school
1,348 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
Standard public school
1,272 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
Standard public school
1,144 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
1,015 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas a. Edison Career and Technical Academy
Standard public school
842 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson Stem Academy
Standard public school
740 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about Simon Youth Academy
How many students attend Simon Youth Academy?
Simon Youth Academy has 4 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), down 11.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simon Youth Academy?
13.0% of students at Simon Youth Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simon Youth Academy?
The largest demographic group at Simon Youth Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simon Youth Academy?
Simon Youth Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Simon Youth Academy rank among high schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Simon Youth Academy ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Vocational-Technical School District?
Besides Simon Youth Academy, Union County Vocational-Technical School District also operates Union County Tech (502 students), Academy for Allied Health Sciences (308 students), and Academy for Information Technology (307 students). See the Union County Vocational-Technical School District district page for the complete list.