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STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

PublicGrades 9–12
South Orange, New Jersey · ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students168
Student:Teacher11.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 451
168
Total Enrollment
State avg: 36%
79%+42.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges is a public high serving grades 9–12 in South Orange, New Jersey. The school enrolls 168 students. It is part of the ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District
County34013
CitySouth Orange
ZIP07079
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID341227003506

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment168

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %79%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)