At a glance
Reported students
701
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
356.5
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School: 701 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 764
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in East Orange. It is one of 19 current school records connected to East Orange School District. NCES reports 701 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, close to the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (85.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic13.3%
- Black85.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Orange School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Orange STEM Academy High School
High · Grades 06–12
646 reported students
East Orange Campus High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,798 reported students
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
Elementary · Grades PK–05
612 reported students
Langston Hughes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
554 reported students
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
481 reported students
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
413 reported students
Public schools near Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange Campus High School High · East Orange School District | 09–12 | 1,798 | 0.8 mi |
| East Orange STEM Academy High School High · East Orange School District | 06–12 | 646 | 1 mi |
| Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology High · Essex County Schools of Technology | 09–12 | 1,230 | 1.2 mi |
| Orange High School High · ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | 09–12 | 1,368 | 1.5 mi |
| Essex Rch High · Office of Education Juvenile Justice Commission | 09–12 | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| West Side High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 541 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
What grades does Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School serve?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in East Orange School District.
How many students attend Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School reported 701 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 764 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 701 students and 62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School in?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School is part of East Orange School District, based in East Orange, NJ, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Orange Campus High School (0.8 mi), East Orange STEM Academy High School (1 mi), Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.