Whitney E. Houston Academy

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324 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Whitney E. Houston Academy, located at 215 Dodd Street in East Orange, New Jersey, is a public school that serves as a dedicated performing arts magnet school within the East Orange School District. Catering to students in grades Pre-K through 8, the academy is renowned for its specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academic standards with intensive instruction in the visual and performing arts. The school emphasizes artistic discipline, creative expression, and technical proficiency, providing students with unique opportunities to engage in music, dance, theater, and visual arts alongside their core subjects.

Beyond its artistic focus, the academy is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community that encourages personal growth and academic excellence. By maintaining high expectations for its student body, the school aims to prepare young learners not only for high school but for future success in competitive creative and academic environments. The school is widely recognized for its vibrant culture, which celebrates student talent through frequent performances, exhibitions, and community engagement, establishing it as a cornerstone of the East Orange educational landscape.

324

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitney E. Houston Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	48
Black	270
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
270 (83.3 %)
Hispanic
48 (14.8 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Orange School District
Phone:	(973)266-5880
Website:	http://nj02207379.schoolwires.net/Domain/729
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 45

Ungraded 17