Elizabeth High School (New Jersey) - Transformation Plan

Transformation Plan

From 1979 to 2009, Elizabeth High School was one big high school composed of eight campuses (or houses). In 2009, the Elizabeth Board of Education passed the "Transformation Plan" that split-up the high school and created six smaller high schools.

• The Upper Academy and Lower Academy became the new Elizabeth High School
• The William F. Halsey House became Admiral William F. Halsey Leadership Academy
• The John Dwyer House became John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
• The Thomas Jefferson House became Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
• The Sam E. Aboff Alternative House became part of Admiral William F. Halsey Leadership Academy
• The Thomas A. Edison Vocational and Technical Academy stood the same
• The Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy stood the same