Academy for Performing Arts

Academy for Performing Arts

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1776 Raritan Rd,  Scotch Plains, NJ
Scotch Plains Neighborhood
Union County Vocational-Technical School District
4.2
234 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Kelly Douglas-jackson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
31
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
10
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
113:1

Student Diversity

Female
83.1%
Male
14.7%
White
41.6%
Hispanic
30.3%
Black
18.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#5 Best HS for the Arts in New Jersey
#10 Best Magnet HS in New Jersey
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 72 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 68 Students
Montclair State University 56 Students
Kean University 55 Students
Penn State 45 Students
Boston University 42 Students
Pace University 42 Students
Seton Hall University 34 Students
Fordham University 33 Students
Syracuse University 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 35 Students
Dance 33 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 31 Students
Business 30 Students
Acting 28 Students
Communications 22 Students
Film and Video Studies 19 Students
Marketing 17 Students
Biology 16 Students
Political Science and Government 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 74 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
12/12/2022
Overall a great experience! A newer school so great facilities. One thing that is strange is that APA allows you to take barely any AP courses (just AP calc if you test into it or AP spanish the same way).
4.0 Junior
11/16/2022
I have had an amazing time so far! It's filled with good people who are passionate about the arts, and help you explore your passions!
5.0 Senior
2/5/2022
I entered this school not knowing what I wanted to do with my future but I certainly had a passion for the arts. I pursued dance throughout my years in high school which allowed me to decide on majoring in dance education. Not only was I well prepared for my future, but I created lifelong relationships.
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