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School Comparison

Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
vs.
Hillside High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
Hillside High School
  • Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy reported a higher ap enrollment than Hillside High School (1,009 vs. 94).
  • Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than Hillside High School (563 vs. 83).
  • Hillside High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (228 vs. 70).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Hillside High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (228 vs. 70).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy reported a higher graduating cohort than Hillside High School (304 vs. 232).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy reported a higher ap enrollment than Hillside High School (1,009 vs. 94).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Hillside High School reported a higher violent incidents than Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (29 vs. 12).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Hillside High School (317.8:1 vs. 223:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy

1 metric was reported by Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy. Comparable data for Hillside High School is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
1,271

Reported Only at Hillside High School

1 metric was reported by Hillside High School. Comparable data for Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
37

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
$24,903.13
Hillside High School
$25,067.54
Local revenue share
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
9.2%
Hillside High School
37.2%
State revenue share
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
81.1%
Hillside High School
55.9%
Federal revenue share
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
9.7%
Hillside High School
6.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
17.3%
Hillside High School
21.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Union County
$100,117
Union County
$100,117
Poverty rate
Union County
8.9%
Union County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Union County
38.6%
Union County
38.6%
Unemployment rate
Union County
4.8%
Union County
4.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.