The Admiral William F. Halsey Health and Public Safety Academy is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Elizabeth, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Elizabeth Public Schools.
Serving 1,272 students in grades 9-12, Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety 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 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy's student population of 1,272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy is 0.38, 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
#2001 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
77%
35%
Black
16%
14%
White
6%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy's ranking?
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy is ranked #2001 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy often compared to?
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academyis often viewed alongside schools like John E. Dwyer Technology Academy, Cranford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy?
The graduation rate of Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy is 79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy?
1,272 students attend Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy?
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy offer ?
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy part of?
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy is part of Elizabeth School District.
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