Atlantic City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,346 students in Atlantic City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Atlantic City School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Atlantic City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
989 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
16%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,852 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
33%
# Black Students
2,164 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
34%
15%
# White Students
194 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
3%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
508
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
426
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
435
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
379
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
432
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
409
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
461
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
397
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
453
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
454
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
541
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
468
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
375
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
279
56,478
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,436 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,411 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,346 students.
What is the rank of Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District is ranked #590 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic City School District?
45% of Atlantic City School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Atlantic City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,411 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,346 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 66% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
