Academy For Performing Arts
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ · Union County Vocational-Technical School District · Grades 9-12
49th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 88%▼ Declining
Academy For Performing Arts ranking
SchoolRow ranks Academy For Performing Arts 49th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 95th in 2019 to 88th in 2025 — declining.
Academy For Performing Arts test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 61 students tested
Academy For Performing Arts students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 240 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 41.7% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.3% | 31.2% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 16.1% | 16.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Academy For Performing Arts
Typical home value $848K in zip 07076 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Academy For Performing Arts
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Academy For Allied Health SciencesUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 0 mi away15th of 404
ELA 100% · Math 82% - 10Academy For Information TechnologyUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 0 mi away14th of 404
ELA 100% · Math 82% - 10Union County Magnet High SchoolUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 0 mi away11th of 404
ELA 100% · Math 92% - 10Union County TechUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 0 mi away22nd of 404
ELA 98% · Math 70% - –Union County Career & Technical InstituteUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 0 mi away
- –Lamberts Mill AcademyUnion County Educational Services Commission · 1.7 mi away
- –Hillcrest Academy-SouthUnion County Educational Services Commission · 1.7 mi away
- 9Westfield Senior High SchoolWestfield Public School District · 1.9 mi away72nd of 404
ELA 69% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Academy For Performing Arts in?
Academy For Performing Arts is part of the Union County Vocational-Technical School District district in SCOTCH PLAINS, New Jersey.
Is Academy For Performing Arts a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Academy For Performing Arts 49th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Academy For Performing Arts?
White 42%, Hispanic 31%, Black 17%, Asian 4% (240 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Academy For Performing Arts cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07076 is $848K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.