NJHighATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy — School Profile & District Info
High|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth Public Schools
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,156
Student:Teacher
13.4:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Elizabeth Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
78.9%
Phone
(908)436-6767School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
39%
32th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
9%
19th percentile in NJ
Graduation Rate
82%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
10 courses offered
142 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
463 test takers
Athletics
17 sports, 33 teams
76 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1
Worse than average in NJTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,522
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
84
92% fully certified
Counselors
5
Social Workers
1
Security Staff
4
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,711
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$15,057
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$29,570
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 81%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)
16.1%
Below 150% poverty line
6.2%
Unemployment rate
12.1%
Uninsured residents
13.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
3,725
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
3,282
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
1,174 (36%)
Specific Learning Disability
657 (20%)
Autism
571 (17%)
Other Health Impairment
496 (15%)
Intellectual Disability
213 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
16 (0%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,144
Current enrollment
Stable(+8% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
Enrollment at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy stands at 1,156 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.
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