EAST ORANGE STEM ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

East Orange STEM Academy High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the East Orange School District school district, located in EAST ORANGE, NJ with about 628 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, East Orange STEM Academy High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

East Orange STEM Academy (EOSA) is a specialized magnet high school located in East Orange, New Jersey, dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a public institution, the school is designed to prepare students for the demands of 21st-century careers by integrating STEM principles across a comprehensive curriculum. The school is known for its selective enrollment process and its commitment to fostering innovation, critical thinking, and technical proficiency among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, East Orange STEM Academy emphasizes project-based learning and partnerships that connect classroom theory with real-world applications. The school environment is tailored to support students who show high aptitude and interest in technical fields, often featuring advanced coursework and extracurricular opportunities such as robotics, coding, and engineering challenges. By cultivating a culture of academic excellence, EOSA serves as a cornerstone for students in the district who are looking to pursue higher education and professional pathways in highly competitive STEM industries.

For more information, contact East Orange STEM Academy High School at (973) 266-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

129 RENSHAW AVENUE
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-3308
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EAST ORANGE STEM ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EAST ORANGE, NJ with about 628 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
628
Teachers:
48.86
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 628 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST ORANGE STEM ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.6%
White
0.8%
Two or more races
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
58.0%
Male
42.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.