St. James Preparatory School
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1999 as an academy of distinction for grades 6 through 12, the St. James Preparatory School (SJP) strives to prepare students for leadership in the 21st Century by emphasizing academic excellence, scholarship, achievement, diversity, and community outreach. SJP offers a strong interdisciplinary curriculum that makes use of current technology and embraces the multicultural perspectives of Newark, the larger community, and the world. With an educational model that offers structured small classes, moral development, individual support, and positive reinforcement, SJP is committed to developing and equipping students for future academic and professional pursuits. Since its inception, SJP has been preparing students for leadership roles in the 21st century by emphasizing academic excellence, character development, faith formation and community service in an environment that is Christ-centered, biblically-based, ethically sensitive, technologically advanced and multicultural in its purview. Utilize holistic teaching strategies that emphasize Christian values to provide students with the tools necessary to: communicate effectively, think critically, conceptualize creatively, work collectively, and strategize globally....
School Overview:
St. James Preparatory School |
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7 - 12 | |
| County | Essex County, NJ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 95 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 100% | 33% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 7 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 18 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 183 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1999 as an academy of distinction for grades 6 through 12, the St. James Preparatory School (SJP) strives to prepare students for leadership in the 21st Century by emphasizing academic excellence, scholarship, achievement, diversity, and community outreach. SJP offers a strong interdisciplinary curriculum that makes use of current technology and embraces the multicultural perspectives of Newark, the larger community, and the world. With an educational model that offers structured small classes, moral development, individual support, and positive reinforcement, SJP is committed to developing and equipping students for future academic and professional pursuits. Since its inception, SJP has been preparing students for leadership roles in the 21st century by emphasizing academic excellence, character development, faith formation and community service in an environment that is Christ-centered, biblically-based, ethically sensitive, technologically advanced and multicultural in its purview. Utilize holistic teaching strategies that emphasize Christian values to provide students with the tools necessary to: communicate effectively, think critically, conceptualize creatively, work collectively, and strategize globally.
- Profile last updated: 03/08/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (07102) | School Zip (07102) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 12,408 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 16% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 32 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.1 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $13,421 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.1 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 44 years old | 46 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (07102) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 7% / 93% | 62% / 38% |
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Nearby Schools:
- St. Benedict's Prep School - 543 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- Link Community School - 127 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- St. Vincent Academy - 323 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
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- Chad Science Academy - 144 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
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