Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy vs Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,015 students
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
| Measure | Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey | Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 357 | #187 of 357 |
| National rank | #10708 of 16,910 | #7847 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,015 | 1,268 |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | 1,268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 35% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 41.0).
- •Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 76%).
- •Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 81.3%).
- •Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.1).
- •Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 1,015.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy better than Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks higher (52.0 vs 41.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy: 1,015. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy: 1,268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy rank in New Jersey?
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy is 239th of 357 and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is 187th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).