Serving 1,331 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 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 66% (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
School Overview
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy's student population of 1,331 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 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 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1975 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
79%
32%
Black
15%
15%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
66%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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 #1975 out of 2,183 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?
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 Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy?
The graduation rate of Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy is 66%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy?
1,331 students attend Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% 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 16:1, 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
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 Public Schools School District.
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