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Highland Academy II

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Absecon, NJ

51 N Shore Rd, Absecon, NJ 08201

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Absecon
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Absecon since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Absecon, New Jersey, Highland Academy II is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 40 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
40
Teachers
5.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 27 girls, 13 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 50% of independent schools in New Jersey (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of independent schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 24 independent schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    50’11–1239’13–1436’15–1641’17–1842’19–2045’21–2240’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K6
    K3
    16
    22
    33
    47
    55
    66
    73
    84
    121

    Student body

    White48%
    Black25%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Two or more races10%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%

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    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Highland Academy II

    What grades does Highland Academy II serve?

    Highland Academy II serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Highland Academy II?

    About 40 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Highland Academy II?

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