Cicely Tyson Middle/High School

Cicely Tyson Middle/High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
35 Winans St,  East Orange, NJ
East Orange School District
3.6
4.3
732 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Anita Champagne
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.15
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.15
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
24
Reading
24
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
88.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
5
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
196:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.1%
Male
43.7%
Black
89.6%
Hispanic
9.4%
White
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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School Rankings

#23 Best Magnet HS in New Jersey
#24 Best HS for the Arts in New Jersey
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montclair State University 253 Students
Kean University 219 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 150 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 129 Students
Temple University 106 Students
Seton Hall University 96 Students
Rowan University 93 Students
The College of New Jersey 92 Students
Rider University 89 Students
New York University 86 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 63 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Biology 44 Students
Nursing 38 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 33 Students
Music Performance 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Sociology 22 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 195 Reviews
3.0 Alum
7/19/2024
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School of Performing and Fine Arts was an alright experience. Most definitely better than the other schools in the town but it still wasn't that good which says more about the other school than anything.
5.0 Senior
5/31/2024
It was a good. The teacher supported you in all aspects, they encouraged us to have meaningful conversations about college and life in general.
4.0 Senior
4/15/2024
The best parts of Tyson is the sense of community and family that you get. The school is a performing arts school so we get to see our peers put their heart into what they truly love. The cons is that it's not strong when it comes to the stem sector. The computer lab is very underwhelming and is in need of serious upgrades and outside activities relating to stem are always hosted by other school in the district.
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4.3 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/8/2015
It's a great school with a great support system for their students . you enter the school you can see how focused and determined the students are to better them selves.
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5.0 student
2/7/2015
I am an alumnus of Cicely Tyson High and I would like to express how wonderful this school truly is. After starting my Freshman year in college I can say with confidence that Cicely Tyson has prepared me and my fellow alumni for college and the real world. In addition to helping their students impro...
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5.0 other
9/10/2014
I go to this school for middle school and its soo fun .also, the teachers and students are great .
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4.0 parent
3/13/2014
This school has a great academic program. Students who have the ability to Become professional dancers, singers and performing artists. it also has good state testing scores. My son is in the band and got a Standing ovation from Ciecely Tyson. I am proud of what this school is accomplishing in this...
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