Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy

www.epsnj.org/Domain/11

1,268 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elizabeth High School, located at 40 Morrell Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a prominent institution within the Elizabeth Public Schools district. As the flagship high school of one of New Jersey’s largest school districts, it serves a diverse and expansive student body. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to preparing students for higher education and professional careers through a wide array of specialized programs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and extracurricular activities.

The school is structured to provide a comprehensive educational experience that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction. It emphasizes a culture of community and achievement, often utilizing a "house" or academy model to foster smaller learning communities within the larger campus setting. With a focus on academic excellence, civic engagement, and equity, Elizabeth High School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society while maintaining deep roots within the local Elizabeth community.

1,268

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	971
Black	106
Asian	53
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
971 (76.6%)
White
134 (10.6%)
Black
106 (8.4%)
Asian
53 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)

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)436-5870
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/11
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	799
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	175

* 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 9 332

Grade 10 336

Grade 11 303

Grade 12 297