Absegami High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in Galloway Township, Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey The student body comes from Galloway Township.
Serving 1,131 students in grades 9-12, Absegami 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 18% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Absegami High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Absegami High School's student population of 1,131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Absegami 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 Absegami High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1646 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
24%
34%
Black
23%
15%
White
40%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Absegami High School's ranking?
Absegami High School is ranked #1646 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Absegami High School often compared to?
Absegami High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Creek High School, Egg Harbor Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Absegami High School?
The graduation rate of Absegami High School is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Absegami High School?
1,131 students attend Absegami High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Absegami High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Absegami High School?
Absegami High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Absegami High School offer ?
Absegami High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Absegami High School part of?
Absegami High School is part of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District.
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