J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
Elizabeth, NJ · Elizabeth Public Schools · Grades 9-12
252nd of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy 252nd of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 38% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 38th in 2025 — improving.
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 108 students tested
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 418 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2016
| Group | Trend | 2016 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.6% | 78.5% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Black | 23.4% | 16.0% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| White | 4.7% | 4.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
Typical home value $512K in zip 07202 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 0.4 mi away321st of 404
ELA 32% · Math 13% - 4K. Johnson, D. Vaughan, and M. Jackson STEM AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 1 mi away275th of 404
ELA 49% · Math 10% - 2John E. Dwyer Technology AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 1 mi away346th of 404
ELA 28% · Math 10% - 2Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 1 mi away345th of 404
ELA 28% · Math 10% - 4Thomas Jefferson Arts AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 1.2 mi away261st of 404
ELA 54% · Math 11% - 10Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 1.3 mi away28th of 404
ELA 96% · Math 64% - 7Alexander Hamilton Preparatory AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 1.7 mi away123rd of 404
ELA 80% · Math 27% - –Simon Youth AcademyUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.2 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy in?
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Is J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy 252nd of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy?
Hispanic 79%, Black 16%, White 4%, Asian 1% (418 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07202 is $512K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.