Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Costello Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Costello Prep's student population of 9 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Costello Prep is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
22%
32%
Black
78%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Costello Prep?
The graduation rate of Costello Prep is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Costello Prep?
9 students attend Costello Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Costello Prep students are Black, and 22% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Costello Prep offer ?
Costello Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Costello Prep part of?
Costello Prep is part of Office Of Education Juvenile Justice Commission School District.
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