Academy of Technology Design
235 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The Academy of Technology Design (often associated with the Jersey City Public Schools system) is a specialized educational institution focused on integrating rigorous academic instruction with hands-on technical and design-based learning. Located in the heart of Jersey City, the school aims to bridge the gap between traditional curriculum and the demands of the modern workforce by emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. Students are typically exposed to a project-based learning environment that encourages them to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world technological challenges, preparing them for future pathways in STEM fields.
Beyond its technical focus, the academy fosters a community-oriented environment that leverages its urban location to provide students with a unique perspective on innovation and industry. By prioritizing the intersection of design principles and emerging technology, the school seeks to cultivate versatile graduates who are not only technically proficient but also creative and adaptable. Its presence in Jersey City serves as a strategic hub for local students looking to develop the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly competitive, tech-driven global economy.
Beyond its technical focus, the academy fosters a community-oriented environment that leverages its urban location to provide students with a unique perspective on innovation and industry. By prioritizing the intersection of design principles and emerging technology, the school seeks to cultivate versatile graduates who are not only technically proficient but also creative and adaptable. Its presence in Jersey City serves as a strategic hub for local students looking to develop the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly competitive, tech-driven global economy.
235
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
58.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic | 128 |
| Black | 21 |
| Asian | 29 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic128 (54.5%)
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White43 (18.3%)
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Asian29 (12.3%)
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Black21 (8.9%)
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Two or More12 (5.1%)
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American Indian2 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Career and Technical School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Hudson County Schools of Technology School District |
| Phone: | (201)631-6331 |
| Website: | http://cphs.hcstonline.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 235 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 4.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 58.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 96 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 20 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
71
Grade 10
74
Grade 11
55
Grade 12
35
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 71 |
| Grade 10 | 74 |
| Grade 11 | 55 |
| Grade 12 | 35 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 171 | 72.8% |
| Male | 64 | 27.2% |
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