Serving 926 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 38%). 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 15:1 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 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 926 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Abraham Clark High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Roselle, NJ school district, covering approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, typically around 1 mile from the zone's edge, with the furthest boundary located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abraham Clark High School's student population of 926 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
926 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Abraham Clark High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Clark High School is 0.54, 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
#2083 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Clark High School's ranking?
Abraham Clark High School is ranked #2083 out of 2,184 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 Linden High School, Leonard V Moore Middle 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 38% 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 86%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Abraham Clark High School?
926 students attend Abraham Clark High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Abraham Clark High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abraham Clark High School?
Abraham Clark High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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