Serving 842 students in grades 9-12, Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 842 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy's attendance zone covers the entire district of Elizabeth, NJ, encompassing approximately 13.7 square miles. The zone allows for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the nearest edge and a furthest reach of 4.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy's student population of 842 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
842 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical 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 Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy is 0.36, 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
#1995 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy's ranking?
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy is ranked #1995 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy often compared to?
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell 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 38% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy is 86%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy?
842 students attend Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy?
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy offer ?
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy part of?
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy is part of Elizabeth School District.
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