Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy vs. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
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School Overview
School
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
40 Morrell Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Rating
: 7/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 996 students in grades 9-12, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,281 students in grades 9-12, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
996 students
1,281 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
40% | 60%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#677 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
92%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Graduation Rate
93%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
268
327
Grade 10 Students
238
325
Grade 11 Students
256
338
Grade 12 Students
234
291
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
80%
76%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
8%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.35
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
18%
