T Jefferson Arts Academy

T Jefferson Arts Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
27 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd,  Elizabeth, NJ
Downtown Elizabeth Neighborhood
Elizabeth Public Schools
3.9
1,062 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Ojeda
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
11.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
5
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
220:1

Student Diversity

Female
66.7%
Male
33.2%
Hispanic
75.9%
Black
16.5%
White
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#20 Best HS for the Arts in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Kean University 385 Students
Montclair State University 381 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 242 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 197 Students
New York University 176 Students
Seton Hall University 166 Students
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ 155 Students
Rider University 140 Students
Penn State 107 Students
Rowan University 103 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 114 Students
Business 84 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Biology 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 47 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 42 Students
Graphic Design 34 Students
Dance 34 Students
Film and Video Studies 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 134 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/9/2025
Personally, Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy is a great school for those who are interested in pursuing arts. There are many opportunities and classes to take that fall under the art umbrella term. That being said, there still is a lot that the school can work on.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2024
The best parts of my experience at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy are the friends I've made, the teacher I met, and some of the classes I was able to take. Since it is an arts school, I am glad I took part in the arts program and learned a lot. The worst parts of my experience were some of the teachers, the food, and the bathrooms. Some teachers were rude so it ruined my mood a little. The food was rarely good, and the bathrooms always smelled TERRIBLE!!
4.0 Alum
8/16/2024
Overall I loved this school, it's a preforming arts highschool so there's all sorts of different activities to do. There's always concerts, musicals, talent shows, school parties, fundraisers and more. Although sometimes faculty can be a hard on students and it may seem like "back riding" but they're really there to support you and help you get ready to move forward in life whether that be for college or regular life skills
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T Jefferson Arts Academy

T Jefferson Arts Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Elizabeth, NJ and is served by the Elizabeth Public Schools in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,062 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. T Jefferson Arts Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.25, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $518,709. Discover additional schools in the area, like Elizabeth High School, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, Admiral William Halsey Leadership Academy, and more. Learn more about what Elizabeth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near T Jefferson Arts Academy.

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