Jersey City Public Schools

Jersey City Public Schools serves 26,647 students across 39 schools in an urban New Jersey setting. The district experienced a 1.8% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1 across 2,094 teachers.

Academically, the district's proficiency rates fall below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 30.9% compared to the state average of 40.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 45.1% versus 51.7% statewide. The graduation rate of 77.7% trails the state average of 90.0%. Chronic absenteeism affects 23.8% of students, a notable concern for academic outcomes.

The student population reflects significant economic and linguistic diversity. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 58.2% of enrollment, while 17.0% are English learners and 14.4% receive special education services. Racial demographics show 38.0% Hispanic, 23.9% Black, 18.1% Asian, and 16.9% White students.

Financially, the district operates with a $845.6M budget and spends $14,965 per pupil, exceeding the state average of $13,992. Revenue is distributed across federal sources (6.6%), state funding (59.7%), and local revenue (33.7%), indicating substantial reliance on state appropriations. The district's spending level exceeds state average despite academic performance metrics below state benchmarks, reflecting the resource-intensive nature of serving a high-need student population.