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J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy vs. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy

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School Overview

School
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
447 Richmond Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
40 Morrell Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades 9-12, J. Christian Bollwage Finance 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,291 students in grades 9-12, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
418 students
1,291 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
42% | 58%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elizabeth School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elizabeth School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1279 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#677 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
29%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in NJ)
92%
(Top 1% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
47%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
94%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
110
345
Grade 10 Students
118
315
Grade 11 Students
101
303
Grade 12 Students
89
328

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elizabeth School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elizabeth School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
79%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elizabeth School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elizabeth School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elizabeth School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elizabeth School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elizabeth School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elizabeth School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.35
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elizabeth School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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