Serving 549 students in grades 9-12, Penns Grove 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penns Grove High School's student population of 549 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penns Grove 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 Penns Grove High School is 0.65, 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
#1964 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
42%
32%
Black
37%
15%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penns Grove High School's ranking?
Penns Grove High School is ranked #1964 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Penns Grove High School often compared to?
Penns Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennsville Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penns Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Penns Grove High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Penns Grove High School?
549 students attend Penns Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Penns Grove High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penns Grove High School?
Penns Grove High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penns Grove High School offer ?
Penns Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Penns Grove High School part of?
Penns Grove High School is part of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District.
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