ACADEMY I

Academy I is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jersey City Public Schools school district, located in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 487 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 32 teachers, Academy I has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Academy I, located at 209 Bergen Avenue in Jersey City, is a public magnet school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Jersey City Public Schools district, the Academy Is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its selective admissions process. The school is known for fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes rigorous coursework, preparing its middle school students for success in competitive high school programs and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Academy I is noted for its diverse student body and active community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs designed to support the social and intellectual development of its students. By maintaining high expectations for student achievement and providing a focused, enrichment-heavy curriculum, Academy I remains a highly regarded institution within the local community for families seeking an accelerated middle school experience.

For more information, contact Academy I at (201) 915-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

209 BERGEN AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
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ACADEMY I is a public Title I school in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 487 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
487
Teachers:
32
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

* 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 487 students

Asian
43.7%
Black or African American
22.0%
Hispanic/Latino
17.5%
White
12.5%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.