NJHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School — School Profile & District Info

High|EAST ORANGE, New Jersey|East Orange School District

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

School Profile

Grades
6–12
Enrollment
695
Student:Teacher
11:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
61.9%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
46%
47th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
11%
24th percentile in NJ
Graduation Rate
>=95%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.4%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
6 courses offered
75 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
47 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
12 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
211 test takers
Athletics
14 sports, 17 teams
69 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.3:1
Near average in NJ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
769
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
68
100% fully certified
Counselors
4
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
2
Nurses
1
Security Staff
11
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$32,491
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$17,672
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$38,121
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 77%Local 9%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.2%
Below 150% poverty line
8.6%
Unemployment rate
11.6%
Uninsured residents
13.2%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,337
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,198
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Autism
336 (28%)
Specific Learning Disability
302 (25%)
Other Health Impairment
206 (17%)
Intellectual Disability
108 (9%)
Speech/Language Impairment
93 (8%)
Emotional Disturbance
63 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

701
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School

Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School currently enrolls 695 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NJ.

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