Pride Academy serves 40 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pride Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pride Academy's student population of 40 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pride Academy is 0.47, 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
2:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
33%
32%
Black
65%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pride Academy?
40 students attend Pride Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pride Academy students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pride Academy?
Pride Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pride Academy offer ?
Pride Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pride Academy part of?
Pride Academy is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Pride Academy located?
Pride Academy is located in the Waterfront South neighborhood of Camden, NJ.
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