How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School | Shelia Y. Oliver Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | EAST ORANGE, NJ | EAST ORANGE, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 701 | 413 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.7% | 58.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School | Shelia Y. Oliver Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $34,101 | $34,101 |
| District | East Orange School District | East Orange School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School | Shelia Y. Oliver Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| African American | 85.6% | 78.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% | 16.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.3% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School | Shelia Y. Oliver Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 175.3:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.1% | 17.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.