Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy

Elizabeth Public Schools

Elizabeth, New Jersey

1,070 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(908)436-6767

1,070

Students

12.4:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,020

out of 1600

Average

Avg ACT Score

out of 36

Average

AP Courses

B+

courses offered

Good

AP Enrollment

25%

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

A-

students per teacher

Good

Graduation Rate

88%

Excellent

Reading Proficiency

62%

B+

Good

Math Proficiency

11%

Below Avg

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

+63 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

September 14, 2026 – December 23, 2026

DLM — Instructionally Embedded Model

Testing window

October 13, 2026 – October 28, 2026

NJGPA — Fall Administration

Testing window

November 30, 2026 – December 16, 2026

NJSLA-A — Fall Block Administration

Testing window

February 1, 2027 – April 2, 2027

WIDA ACCESS

Testing window

February 1, 2027 – April 2, 2027

WIDA Alternate ACCESS

Testing window

March 1, 2027 – March 19, 2027

NJGPA-A — Spring Administration

Testing window

+2 more state assessments this school year

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School Details

Address

27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Phone

(908)436-6767

District

Elizabeth Public Schools

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