Serving 322 students in grades 9-12, New Egypt High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Egypt High School's student population of 322 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Egypt High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Egypt High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
82%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Egypt High School's ranking?
New Egypt High School is ranked #640 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are New Egypt High School often compared to?
New Egypt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manchester Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Egypt High School?
The graduation rate of New Egypt High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend New Egypt High School?
322 students attend New Egypt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of New Egypt High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Egypt High School?
New Egypt High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Egypt High School offer ?
New Egypt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Egypt High School part of?
New Egypt High School is part of Plumsted Township School District.
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