Serving 2,658 students in grades 9-12, Perth Amboy 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 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy High School is 0.11, 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.
Perth Amboy High School is ranked #1835 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perth Amboy High School?
The graduation rate of Perth Amboy High School is 85%, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Perth Amboy High School?
2,658 students attend Perth Amboy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Perth Amboy High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perth Amboy High School?
Perth Amboy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Perth Amboy High School offer ?
Perth Amboy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Perth Amboy High School part of?
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