Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy's student population of 1,287 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is 0.40, 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
#388 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
76%
32%
Black
8%
15%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy's ranking?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is ranked #388 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy often compared to?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
The graduation rate of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
1,287 students attend Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy offer ?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy part of?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is part of Elizabeth Public Schools School District.
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