Elizabeth High School

Elizabeth High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
40 Morrell St,  Elizabeth, NJ
Downtown Elizabeth Neighborhood
Elizabeth Public Schools
3.7
1.5
1,287 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Cummings
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
560
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
24
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
38.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
7
Equity
10
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
401:1

Student Diversity

Female
59.6%
Male
40.4%
Hispanic
76%
White
12%
Black
8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Niche Standout HS in New Jersey
#14 Best Magnet HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

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.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 692 Students
Montclair State University 546 Students
Kean University 532 Students
Seton Hall University 377 Students
New York University 331 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 326 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 317 Students
Penn State 223 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 222 Students
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ 187 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 226 Students
Business 175 Students
Nursing 154 Students
Psychology 135 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 120 Students
Computer Science 84 Students
Finance 75 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 73 Students
Marketing 65 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 55 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 366 Reviews
4.0 Alum
3/11/2025
I attended Elizabeth from 1990-1994 when I graduated. The school overall was a great school as far as staff. Security of the school was not so well. Lots of fights on school property after school and during changing classes. This I am sure has improved since the 90s when I attended. The school also had a ROTC program that prepared me for the military. Overall good school
5.0 Senior
6/5/2024
It's a great place to engage with teachers and make friends. The counselors push students to do their very best and make sure they do not fall behind.
3.0 Senior
4/27/2024
Overall my experience with Elizabeth highschool has been a decent one. Once you become a senior you relatively get tired of your school if it wasn't the most engaging. Our school gets stuff done when it comes to academics but there are places in where it's lacking like student engagement and activities. A lot of creative expression gets hindered in and outside of the classroom. The best part may be the resources we do have access too. There are also quite a few teachers who are willing to help you in a variety of ways and try to build connections which you don't often see too much. Some of the staff tries their best to aid you in the learning process along with going forward. That being said some things take priority in the school which shouldn't. If we were allowed to have more freedom in the activities we do and help each-other engage one another I feel like we can make it farther rather than constant control
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1.5 8 Reviews
1.0 other
2/11/2023
Staff is god awful. The teachers aren’t too bad, but they’re very impatient and lack understanding in some of these students when they get left behind academically. They get left behind pretty quick because of the fact that they shove APs down your throat because they want their ranking to remain hi...
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1.0 parent
5/2/2022
To start off, let's talk about where the school is set, the school and the area in general is very dangerous and unsafe. Multiple children from the district has been assaulted and endangered, the district did not do much. Now moving on the the school building, the school is new and EVERY highschool...
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1.0 parent
9/4/2021
Bad school, the school is short of staff and the jefferson took over it
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1.0 other
1/23/2021
Reading the comments provided by former students was hysterical. Parents- please read these reviews by the EHS alumni "scholars". Pay particular attention to grammar, spelling and words used. I am embarrassed to be a part of this group. However it did provide for some positive entertainment.
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Elizabeth High School

Elizabeth High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Elizabeth, NJ and is served by the Elizabeth Public Schools in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,287 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Elizabeth High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $525,104. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, T Jefferson Arts Academy, Admiral William Halsey Leadership Academy, and more. Learn more about what Elizabeth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Elizabeth High School.

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