ALEXANDER HAMILTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools school district, located in Elizabeth, NJ with about 1,001 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 62 teachers, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a public secondary school that operates under the Elizabeth Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic rigor and college readiness, the school serves a diverse student body by providing a challenging curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of higher education. The academy emphasizes a structured learning environment where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their personal character through various honors-level courses and academic support programs.

Beyond its academic focus, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy fosters a vibrant school community that values inclusivity and student engagement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. By balancing academic excellence with social development, the academy strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to their communities and succeed in their future professional and educational pursuits.

For more information, contact Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy at (908) 436-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

310 Cherry St
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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ALEXANDER HAMILTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Elizabeth, NJ with about 1,001 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,001
Teachers:
62.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,001 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALEXANDER HAMILTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.6%
Black or African American
14.5%
White
7.4%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
55.7%
Male
44.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.