Jose Marti STEM Academy in Union City, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

625

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey high enrollment

39th percentile

Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

767

Jose Marti STEM Academy: 625 reported students.

State peer staffing position

40th percentile

11.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 686
Teachers (FTE): 62
Student–teacher ratio: 11.1:1

What the reported data says about Jose Marti STEM Academy

Jose Marti STEM Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Union City. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Union City School District. NCES reports 625 students for 2024–25.

Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, close to the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (92.2%) and White (3.7%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Jose Marti STEM Academy

1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.3%
Students with disabilities: 2.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 74.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White3.7%
Hispanic92.2%
Black0.6%
Asian3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

14 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Union City High School

High · Grades 09–12

3,147 reported students

Colin Powell Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

692 reported students

Veterans' Memorial Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

502 reported students

Thomas A Edison Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

767 reported students

George Washington Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

776 reported students

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

Elementary · Grades 01–08

400 reported students

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Public schools near Jose Marti STEM Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Union City High School High · Union City School District	09–12	3,147	0.4 mi
Weehawken High School High · Weehawken Public School District	07–12	604	1.2 mi
Hoboken High School High · Hoboken Public School District	09–12	652	1.3 mi
Memorial High School High · West New York School District	09–12	2,345	1.8 mi
Beacon High School High · New York City Geographic District # 3	09–12	1,372	2.2 mi
Food and Finance High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2	09–12	474	2.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Jose Marti STEM Academy

What grades does Jose Marti STEM Academy serve?

Jose Marti STEM Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Union City School District.

How many students attend Jose Marti STEM Academy?

Jose Marti STEM Academy reported 625 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 686 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Jose Marti STEM Academy?

The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 625 students and 55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Jose Marti STEM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Jose Marti STEM Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Jose Marti STEM Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

74.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Jose Marti STEM Academy in?

Jose Marti STEM Academy is part of Union City School District, based in Union City, NJ, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Jose Marti STEM Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Union City High School (0.4 mi), Weehawken High School (1.2 mi), Hoboken High School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.