Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School

711 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School, located at 35 Winans Street in East Orange, New Jersey, is a notable public secondary institution that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Named in honor of the legendary, Emmy-winning actress and East Orange native Cicely Tyson, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success.

The school is perhaps most distinguished for its specialized focus on the arts. Often referred to as the Cicely L. Tyson School of Performing and Fine Arts, it provides students with a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and humanities—with intensive training in dance, theater, instrumental music, vocal music, and visual arts. By fostering a culture of creativity and discipline, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the critical thinking skills and artistic foundations necessary to excel in both collegiate and professional settings.

711

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	67
Black	637
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
637 (89.7 %)
Hispanic
67 (9.4 %)
White
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Orange School District
Phone:	(973)414-8600
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 89

Grade 9 102

Grade 10 99

Grade 11 101

Grade 12 102

Ungraded 44