Academy for Environmental Science

Morris County Vocational School District

www.mcvts.org

52 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy for Environmental Science (AES), located at 1010 Weldon Road in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, is a specialized educational program designed for students who possess a deep interest in ecology, biology, and environmental stewardship. Operating as a "school-within-a-school" model hosted at Jefferson Township High School, the academy offers a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum. It integrates traditional academic subjects with hands-on, field-based research, allowing students to explore complex environmental issues through a scientific lens while preparing them for higher education and careers in STEM fields.

Beyond the classroom, the academy is defined by its commitment to experiential learning and community engagement. Students frequently participate in outdoor investigations, local conservation projects, and collaborative research initiatives that utilize the surrounding natural landscapes of Northern New Jersey. By emphasizing sustainability and critical thinking, the Academy for Environmental Science fosters an environment where students can develop the practical skills and scientific literacy necessary to address the pressing ecological challenges facing the modern world.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy for Environmental Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	4
Asian	6
Two or More	3

White
39 (75.0 %)
Asian
6 (11.5 %)
Hispanic
4 (7.7 %)
Two or More
3 (5.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Morris County Vocational School District
Phone:	(973)697-3535
Website:	http://www.mcvts.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	2
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9 6

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 14