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Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy vs. Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy

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School Overview

School
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
310 Cherry St
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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6/
10
Top 50%
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 1,022 students in grades 9-12, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory 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 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,156 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Jefferson Arts 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,022 students
1,156 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
34% | 66%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
86 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elizabeth Public Schools and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elizabeth Public Schools and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#940 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#1387 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
13%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth Public Schools 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 Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth Public Schools 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 Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elizabeth Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in NJ)
88%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Elizabeth Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Elizabeth Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
272
313
Grade 10 Students
260
307
Grade 11 Students
236
287
Grade 12 Students
254
249

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elizabeth Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elizabeth Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
80%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elizabeth Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elizabeth Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elizabeth Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elizabeth Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elizabeth Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elizabeth Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.35
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elizabeth Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elizabeth Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elizabeth Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elizabeth Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elizabeth Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elizabeth Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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