The John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in Elizabeth, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, as part of the Elizabeth Public Schools.
Serving 1,348 students in grades 9-12, John E. Dwyer Technology Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy's student population of 1,348 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Black, Green
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2025 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
78%
35%
Black
17%
14%
White
4%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Elizabeth School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John E. Dwyer Technology Academy's ranking?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is ranked #2025 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John E. Dwyer Technology Academy often compared to?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy, Cranford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of John E. Dwyer Technology Academy?
The graduation rate of John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is 83%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend John E. Dwyer Technology Academy?
1,348 students attend John E. Dwyer Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of John E. Dwyer Technology Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John E. Dwyer Technology Academy?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John E. Dwyer Technology Academy offer ?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John E. Dwyer Technology Academy part of?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is part of Elizabeth School District.
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