At a glance
Reported students
1,015
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
729
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy: 1,015 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
16.1:1 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
- 971
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Elizabeth. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Elizabeth Public Schools. NCES reports 1,015 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (81.4%) and Black (9%). English learners represent 13.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 63 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White6.7%
- Hispanic81.4%
- Black9%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0%
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
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Elizabeth Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
High · Grades 09–12
1,144 reported students
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy
High · Grades 09–12
842 reported students
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
High · Grades 09–12
1,268 reported students
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
High · Grades 09–12
1,272 reported students
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy
High · Grades 09–12
740 reported students
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
High · Grades 09–12
1,348 reported students
Public schools near Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy High · Elizabeth Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,268 | 0.7 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy High · Elizabeth Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,144 | 0.7 mi |
| K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy High · Elizabeth Public Schools | 09–12 | 740 | 0.8 mi |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy High · Elizabeth Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,272 | 0.8 mi |
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy High · Elizabeth Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,348 | 0.8 mi |
| Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy High · Elizabeth Public Schools | 09–12 | 842 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
What grades does Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy serve?
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Elizabeth Public Schools.
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy?
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy reported 1,015 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 971 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 1,015 students and 63 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 Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy 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 Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy in?
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy is part of Elizabeth Public Schools, based in Elizabeth, NJ, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (0.7 mi), Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy (0.7 mi), K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.