Whitney E. Houston Academy
School Overview
Whitney E. Houston Academy is a public Magnet school located in East Orange, New Jersey. It is a school in East Orange City School District district.
According to the New Jersey state assessment result, 19% of students are proficient in Math learning and 47% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 335 students through grade PK to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1 where a total of 35 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 335 students are attending Whitney E. Houston Academy. By gender, there are 170 and 165 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Whitney E. Houston Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 4 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 35 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Whitney E. Houston Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 35 | Students per teacher: 10 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 35 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.9% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 335 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 23,521 Households |
| Population | 63,300 |
| Male | 29,984 |
| Female | 34,390 |
| Child Population | 21,709 |
| Total Housing Units | 27,675 Units |
| Average House Value | $219,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,114 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.60% |
| Average Household Income | $48,072 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.87% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in East Orange School District
In East Orange School District, 20 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in EAST ORANGE, New Jersey
5 private schools are serving students in EAST ORANGE, New Jersey. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.