Serving 421 students in grades 9-12, Camden High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Camden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Camden High School's student population of 421 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Camden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Camden High School is 0.45, 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
#2187 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
32%
33%
Black
67%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Camden High School is ranked #2187 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Camden High School often compared to?
Camden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camden Big Picture Learning Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Camden High School?
The graduation rate of Camden High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Camden High School?
421 students attend Camden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Camden High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camden High School?
Camden High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Camden High School offer ?
Camden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Camden High School part of?
Camden High School is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Camden High School located?
Camden High School is located in the Parkside neighborhood of Camden, NJ. There are 5 other public schools located in Parkside.
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