Academy I vs Innovation High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 102 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy I
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students
Innovation High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
301 students
| Measure | Academy I Jersey City, New Jersey | Innovation High School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 440 | #259 of 357 |
| National rank | #1372 of 15,369 | #11966 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 415 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 17% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy I scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 36.0).
- •Academy I does better on math proficiency (82% vs 17%).
- •Academy I does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 62%).
- •Academy I does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 69.8%).
- •Academy I is the larger school with 415 students compared with 301.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy I better than Innovation High School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy I ranks higher (80.7 vs 36.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy I and Innovation High School?
About 102 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy I: 415. Innovation High School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy I and Innovation High School rank in New Jersey?
Academy I is 160th of 440 and Innovation High School is 259th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).