Elizabeth High School - Frank J. Cicarell Academy, is a four-year public high school located in Elizabeth, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as part of the Elizabeth Public Schools.
Serving 1,268 students in grades 9-12, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 18:1 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy's student population of 1,268 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is 0.39, 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
#530 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
77%
35%
Black
8%
14%
White
11%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy's ranking?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is ranked #530 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy often compared to?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
The graduation rate of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
1,268 students attend Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy offer ?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy part of?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is part of Elizabeth School District.
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