ESC Academy

Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission

37 Hoffmans Crossing Road
Califon, NJ 07830

www.hunterdonesc.org

2 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

ESC Academy, located on Hoffmans Crossing Road in Califon, New Jersey, is a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC). The school is designed to provide comprehensive special education services for students with unique learning needs. By fostering a structured and supportive environment, the academy aims to help students achieve their academic potential while developing the social and behavioral skills necessary for success both within and outside the classroom.

The school emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing small class sizes and a highly trained staff—including certified teachers, paraprofessionals, and therapists—to create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each student. Through this personalized model, ESC Academy focuses on meeting students where they are, offering a blend of traditional academics, vocational training, and therapeutic support. Its commitment to a holistic learning experience makes it a vital resource for families in the Hunterdon County area seeking a specialized educational setting.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ESC Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Black	1

White
1 (50.0 %)
Black
1 (50.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission
Phone:	(908)439-3703
Website:	http://www.hunterdonesc.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	2
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 1