641 South Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy serves 1,271 students in grades 9-12.
Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 71% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy's student population of 1,271 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,271 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1975 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
77%
31%
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Black
16%
15%
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White
6%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
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Graduation Rate
71%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy's ranking?

Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What schools are Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy often compared to?

Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academyis often viewed alongside schools like John E. Dwyer Technology 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 26% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy?

The graduation rate of Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy is 71%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.

How many students attend Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy?

1,271 students attend Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Admiral William F. Halsey Junior 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 Junior Health & Public Safety Academy?

Admiral William F. Halsey Junior 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 Junior Health & Public Safety Academy offer ?

Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy part of?

Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy is part of Elizabeth Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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