Serving 810 students in grades 9-12, Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy ranks in the bottom 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 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 810 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 64% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy's student population of 810 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
810 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1984 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
73%
33%
Black
22%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
64%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy's ranking?
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy is ranked #1984 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy often compared to?
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy is 64%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy?
810 students attend Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy?
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy offer ?
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy part of?
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy is part of Elizabeth School District.
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