About Us

The East Orange School District: A Model of Educational Excellence in Urban Education

The East Orange School District, located in Essex County, New Jersey, is dedicated to providing a high-quality, globally competitive education for all of its approximately 9,000 students across 20 schools (pre-K through grade 12). We are committed to ensuring our students, who have been traditionally underrepresented, are prepared for post-secondary college and career opportunities.

We achieve this by implementing innovative programs focused on 21st-century skills and by fostering strong partnerships with parents, staff, and the broader community. Our social media platforms provide a space for the community to stay connected on academic progress, social issues, and various programs and initiatives. The East Orange School District aspires to be the premier educational model for teaching and learning.

Please visit our District News section for all the latest information on our programs, initiatives, and partnerships.

Leadership and Life Skills at Dionne Warwick Institute School Inspire Young Students to Become 21st Century Leaders with the Leader in Me Process

On August 12, 2022 the Dionne Warwick Institute announced today the school has been certified and named as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education. This recognition is evidence that the school has
produced outstanding results in school and student outcomes, by implementing the Leader in Me process with fidelity and excellence. It is also because of the extraordinary impact the school is having on staff, students, parents, and the greater community.

Leader in Me is an evidence-based PK-12 model, developed in partnership with educators, designed to build perseverance and leadership in students, create a high-trust culture, and help improve academic achievement. This model equips students, educators, and families with the leadership and life skills needed to thrive, adapt, and to contribute in a dynamic world.

East Orange STEM Academy Students Awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs

East Orange students excelled in College Board assessments and schoolwork to earn these awards, which colleges use to identify academically competitive underrepresented students East Orange, New Jersey – East Orange STEM Academy students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.

These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process. Colleges and scholarship programs identify students awarded National African American, Hispanic, Indigenous and/or Rural/Small Town Recognition through College Board’s Student Search Service.