Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy

www.epsnj.org/Domain/10

996 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

996

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	797
Black	99
Asian	20

Hispanic
797 (80.1 %)
Black
99 (9.9 %)
White
79 (7.9 %)
Asian
20 (2.0 %)

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:	Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone:	(908)436-6100
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/10
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	996
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	691
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	134

* 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 9 268

Grade 10 238

Grade 11 256

Grade 12 234