Abraham Clark High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from the borough of Roselle, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Roselle Public Schools.
Serving 918 students in grades 9-12, Abraham Clark 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 2% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abraham Clark High School's student population of 918 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Colors
Grey, Red
School Rankings
Abraham Clark 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 Abraham Clark High School is 0.53, 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
#2088 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
50%
34%
Black
47%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Clark High School's ranking?
Abraham Clark High School is ranked #2088 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Abraham Clark High School often compared to?
Abraham Clark High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonard V Moore Middle School, Linden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abraham Clark High School?
The graduation rate of Abraham Clark High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Abraham Clark High School?
918 students attend Abraham Clark High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Abraham Clark High School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abraham Clark High School?
Abraham Clark High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Abraham Clark High School offer ?
Abraham Clark High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abraham Clark High School part of?
Abraham Clark High School is part of Roselle Public School District.
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