K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 · Elizabeth Public Schools
#297 of 357 high schools in New Jersey
#13993 of 16,910 nationally
About K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy is a public high located in Elizabeth, in the Elizabeth Public Schools school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 740 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 297th of 357 ranked high schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (33th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 740.
There are 37 schools in Elizabeth; K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy ranks 25th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Frequently asked questions
Is K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy a good school?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy has a Success Index (US) of 26.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #297 of 357 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy rank in New Jersey?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy ranks #297 of 357 high schools in New Jersey and #13993 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy had 740 students in 2025.
Is K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy a elementary school or a high school?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.