J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

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J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy ranks 309 th of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy is a public high school in Elizabeth Public Schools district, serving 342 students in grades 9-12. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey high schools, with academic performance generally below district and state averages.

The school's four-year graduation rate has been relatively high, ranging from 84.4% to 92.1% in recent years, comparable to nearby schools. However, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.6% to 19.7%, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school's per-student spending of $9,149 in 2018-2019 was lower than the nearby schools, which ranged from $9,044 to $11,734 per student.

While the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey high schools in recent years, the school's African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students have performed significantly worse than the state averages. Addressing these achievement gaps and the root causes of chronic absenteeism could be crucial steps in driving meaningful and sustainable improvements for J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy.

Detail:

Public 9-12

447 Richmond Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202

(908) 436-6500

District: Elizabeth Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
309^th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,149

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 418

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.5%

African American:

16.0%

White:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy ranks worse than 72.5% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked high schools in the Elizabeth Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy has the smallest high school student body size in the Elizabeth Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.5%), African American (16%), White (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy is 14.9. 4 high schools in the Elizabeth Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy is $9,149. 4 high schools in the Elizabeth Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy 309^th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Elizabeth Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth Public Schools 500^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

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Rank History for all students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2019	9.71	389^th	416	6.5%
2021	14.43	361^st	405	10.9%
2022	26.91	288^th	415	30.6%
2023	17.77	346^th	422	18.0%
2024	25.28	309^th	426	27.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	35.80	90^th	146	38.4%
2019	22.66	130^th	138	5.8%
2022	63.90	17^th	137	87.6%
2023	51.55	46^th	161	71.4%
2024	63.11	40^th	179	77.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.55	247^th	333	25.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	26.04	283^rd	345	18.0%
2019	23.21	285^th	347	17.9%
2021	24.40	283^rd	326	13.2%
2022	52.71	97^th	324	70.1%
2023	46.97	115^th	344	66.6%
2024	47.57	117^th	350	66.6%

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Rank History for Female students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	15.06	364^th	403	9.7%
2019	11.07	361^st	408	11.5%
2021	14.47	358^th	402	10.9%
2022	32.70	252^nd	414	39.1%
2023	12.63	366^th	416	12.0%
2024	19.94	331^st	416	20.4%

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Rank History for Male students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	21.84	329^th	405	18.8%
2019	15.14	342^nd	407	16.0%
2021	15.20	360^th	402	10.4%
2022	48.65	148^th	410	63.9%
2023	10.25	384^th	414	7.2%
2024	30.83	249^th	415	40.0%

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Rank History for African American students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	21.00	241^st	266	9.4%
2019	20.92	219^th	254	13.8%
2021	23.01	218^th	247	11.7%
2023	39.54	128^th	250	48.8%
2024	43.61	119^th	260	54.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	29.95	279^th	368	24.2%
2019	20.21	305^th	364	16.2%
2021	23.06	327^th	374	12.6%
2022	43.77	175^th	382	54.2%
2023	33.94	225^th	385	41.6%
2024	39.18	208^th	394	47.2%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, February 1, 2019

Brillant teachers. They help my son be financially literate. He’s now has his own business Close Quote

by a student
Friday, February 1, 2019

Best education I’ve ever gotten Close Quote

Enrollment information for J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Not Specified	Total
2017	14	70	4	211	0	0	299
2018	21	84	3	288	0	0	396
2019	27	82	6	305	0	0	420
2020	25	80	7	288	0	0	400
2021	29	73	6	255	0	1	364
2022	20	54	6	253	0	1	334
2023	15	56	3	267	0	1	342
2024	18	67	4	328	1	0	418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	299	19.0	15.7	80.3
2018	396	23.0	17.2	81.3
2019	420	29.0	14.4	80.7
2020	400	30.5	13.1	77.8
2021	364	28.0	13.0	70.9
2022	334	26.5	12.6	68.6
2023	342	n/a	n/a	83.9
2024	418	28.0	14.9	83

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	299	19.0	15.7	80.3
2018	396	23.0	17.2	81.3
2019	420	29.0	14.4	80.7
2020	400	30.5	13.1	77.8
2021	364	28.0	13.0	70.9
2022	334	26.5	12.6	68.6
2023	342	n/a	n/a	83.9
2024	418	28.0	14.9	83

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,149

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 389^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 346^th of 422 High schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy)	29.6	51.7	22.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth Public Schools)	48.4	54.8	6.4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Geometry (J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy)	0	1.2	1.2%
9th Grade Geometry (Elizabeth Public Schools)	8.1	11.6	3.5%
9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)	59.1	50	9.1%
End of Course Geometry (J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy)	1.1	1.2	0.1%
End of Course Geometry (Elizabeth Public Schools)	12.2	14.9	2.7%
End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)	32.2	51.2	19%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	420	342	18.6%
African American	82	56	31.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	305	267	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	27	15	44.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.7%	83.9%	3.2%

Schools Near J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)	NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)		NJSLA Algebra II (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy	Public	9-12	447 Richmond Street	Elizabeth	07202	Union County	Elizabeth Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 436-6500	418	28	14.9	83.0%	18 (4.3%)	67 (16.0%)	328 (78.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25.3	309^th of 426 public high schools	27.5%		17.8	346^th of 422 public high schools	18.0%	37	11.8	55.4		34.8	29.6	8.7	8.4			$9,149		$9,149
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy	Public	9-12	625 Summer St	Elizabeth	07202	Union County	Elizabeth Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 436-6800	816	63	12.9	85.0%	31 (3.8%)	176 (21.6%)	607 (74.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.7	413^th of 426 public high schools	3.1%		11.3	395^th of 422 public high schools	6.4%	18	1.9	33.1		7.7	5.0	1.0	1.0			$10,744	$249	$10,495
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy	Public	9-12	237 South Broad Street	Elizabeth	07202	Union County	Elizabeth Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 436-5023	601	36	16.6	75.0%	31 (5.2%)	95 (15.8%)	464 (77.2%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27.6	290^th of 426 public high schools	31.9%		28.4	286^th of 422 public high schools	32.2%	4	16.9	66.9		23.5	20.0	5.9	5.7	16.0	13.8
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy	Public	9-12	123 Pearl St	Elizabeth	07202	Union County	Elizabeth Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 436-6565	1,404	102	13.8	79.8%	58 (4.1%)	244 (17.4%)	1,090 (77.6%)	10 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.1	378^th of 426 public high schools	11.3%		11.6	394^th of 422 public high schools	6.6%	16	2.8	31.3	0.0	15.2	13.4	4.9	5.2		8.3	$10,732	$231	$10,501
Admiral William F. Halsey Junior Health & Public Safety Academy	Public	9-12	641 South Street	Elizabeth	07202	Union County	Elizabeth Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 436-6600	1,291	89	14.5	80.5%	58 (4.5%)	174 (13.5%)	1,042 (80.7%)	12 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10.3	400^th of 426 public high schools	6.1%		11	399^th of 422 public high schools	5.5%	1	3.2	25.4	5.3	10.4	9.3	1.3	1.7			$11,135	$272	$10,863
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy	Public	9-12	27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza	Elizabeth	07201	Union County	Elizabeth Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 436-6767	1,156	86	13.4	78.9%	72 (6.2%)	193 (16.7%)	878 (76.0%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22.3	328^th of 426 public high schools	23.0%		26.7	294^th of 422 public high schools	30.3%	34	8.0	62.2		17.6	13.0	7.7	7.5	34.6	28.1	$11,734	$255	$11,479
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy	Public	9-12	40 Morrell Street	Elizabeth	07202	Union County	Elizabeth Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 436-5870	1,291	68	18.9	73.0%	144 (11.2%)	109 (8.4%)	980 (75.9%)	56 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59.1	124^th of 426 public high schools	70.9%		51.8	151^st of 422 public high schools	64.2%	27	38.9	97.0				44.5	44.3	53.1	53.1	$7,448	$210	$7,238
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy	Public	9-12	310 Cherry St	Elizabeth	07208	Union County	Elizabeth Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 436-6100	1,022	61	16.8	79.5%	74 (7.2%)	99 (9.7%)	821 (80.3%)	26 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32.1	259^th of 426 public high schools	39.2%		35.1	241^st of 422 public high schools	42.9%	18	15.7	67.8				24.8	24.8	22.7	20.0	$9,044	$249	$8,795
Simon Youth Academy	Public	9-12	651 Kapkowski Road	Elizabeth	07201	Union County	Union County Vocational-Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 889-2900	12	1	12.0		3 (25.0%)	1 (8.3%)	8 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$24,606	$44	$24,562
Abraham Clark High School	Public	9-12	122 East 6th Ave	Roselle	07203	Union County	Roselle Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 298-2000	918	59	15.5	62.5%	17 (1.9%)	430 (46.8%)	458 (49.9%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	16.2	365^th of 426 public high schools	14.3%		11.9	391^st of 422 public high schools	7.3%	26	7.9	45.2	2.7		2.7	8.7	8.7			$13,218	$651	$12,567

Frequently Asked Questions about J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

What is the racial makeup of J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy?

Students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy are 78% Hispanic, 16% African American, 4% White.

What district is J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy in?

Elizabeth Public Schools

How many students attend J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy.

Is J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy a good school?

J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy ranks 309^th of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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