Innovation High School

Innovation High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
239 Bergen Ave,  Jersey City, NJ
Greenville Neighborhood
Jersey City School District
4.0
3.0
286 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Innovation High School in Jersey City is a public high school serving more than 300 students in ninth through 12th grade. The high school prides itself on very high levels of students taking AP placement exams with about 55% of students participating. The school’s mission statement promotes independent lifelong learners who depend on problem solving to learn about the world around them. Students at Innovation High School participate in many extracurricular activities including the E-sports team that has sent participants to MidAtlantic championships. Enrichment activities include art months and special science days. The school is a STEAM school with a focus on a well-rounded curriculum in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Innovation High School also works in partnership with the local university, New Jersey City University. The school also has a modern coding program called CODERZ, which competes with other schools around the nation.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
980
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
490
Verbal
490
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
35%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
75%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
312:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Black
35.7%
Hispanic
26.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.8%
White
16.9%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#11 Most Diverse Public HS in New Jersey
#19 Best Magnet HS in New Jersey
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 61 Students
Montclair State University 44 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 43 Students
New Jersey City University 43 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 38 Students
New York University 35 Students
Kean University 34 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 24 Students
Stockton University 23 Students
Seton Hall University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 16 Students
Business 14 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Nursing 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 7 Students
Accounting 6 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 18 Reviews
5.0
11/21/2024
I am a former and founding student of this high school. In all honesty, I can say that this school experience in every aspect was a great experience. The teachers were truly amazing and helped aid me to my future goals accordingly and with the best support.
3.0 Senior
10/19/2024
The best part about the school that they have really good academic programs. We have a lot of honors and AP classes teachers care about the students. the worst part about the school is that we have a lot of students coming in school with vapes and drugs, which they take during the school day.
4.0 Alum
8/15/2022
I like the fact that our school was small, we were able to get a better connection with our teacher. It also made it easier to receive help from someone. The only thing I wished was different was that we had more space, it gets cramped sharing a building with a different and we don't get to do as much since our funding was low.
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3.0 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/6/2023
Our experience here was not positive. My son started as a freshman. He only had a couple teachers who were truly engaging and who supported him. Several teachers, the counselor, were very disengaged and not supportive. My son often sat by himself, kept to himself because he feared for his safety, he...
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5.0 parent
1/23/2019
Very happy with this school. My child has a second family here. The faculty is AMAZING!!!! Dr. Brown is always there to lend an ear. She has brought so many good things to this school. Go Wolves!
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1.0 student
12/15/2017
I think this school is not safe at all, the reason why think this is because the metal detector doesn't even work most of the time. The time it does work you can easily say "its your belt" and they will let it slide.Feel like anyone can just come in with a weapon. There is only way to can enter in i...
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5.0 parent
12/7/2016
My child just transferred to Innovation High School, and she is happy with this school. Dr. Brown is accomodating and approachable. Students are friendly and teachers are hardworking. This school has a homey atmosphere, it is a great and nurturing place for students.
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