Serving 924 students in grades 9-12, Pleasantville 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 924 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Pleasantville 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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Pleasantville High School's student population of 924 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
924 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville High School is 0.51, 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
#2152 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
63%
33%
Black
31%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Pleasantville High School is ranked #2152 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pleasantville High School often compared to?
Pleasantville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atlantic City High School, Egg Harbor Township High School, Mainland Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasantville High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasantville High School is 82%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pleasantville High School?
924 students attend Pleasantville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pleasantville High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasantville High School?
Pleasantville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pleasantville High School offer ?
Pleasantville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pleasantville High School part of?
Pleasantville High School is part of Pleasantville Public School District.
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