J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

www.epsnj.org/Domain/14

415 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy, located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a specialized magnet high school dedicated to preparing students for future careers in the fields of business, finance, and economics. As part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district, the academy integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a career-focused approach. Students benefit from a structured environment that emphasizes financial literacy, professional development, and real-world application, aiming to bridge the gap between high school education and the expectations of the global corporate marketplace.

Beyond core academic subjects, the school distinguishes itself through partnerships with local businesses and financial institutions, providing students with unique networking opportunities, internships, and mentorship programs. The academy’s culture is designed to cultivate leadership, analytical thinking, and civic responsibility, ensuring that graduates are not only equipped with technical financial knowledge but are also prepared for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

415

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	320
Black	69
Asian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
320 (77.1%)
Black
69 (16.6%)
White
21 (5.1%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone:	(908)436-6500
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/14
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 102

Grade 10 104

Grade 11 106

Grade 12 103