Arthur L. Johnson High School is a four-year public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Clark and Garwood in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Clark Public School District.
Serving 785 students in grades 9-12, Arthur L. Johnson 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur L. Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arthur L. Johnson High School's student population of 785 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
785 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arthur L. Johnson 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 Arthur L. Johnson High School is 0.40, 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
#1139 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
75%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur L. Johnson High School's ranking?
Arthur L. Johnson High School is ranked #1139 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Arthur L. Johnson High School often compared to?
Arthur L. Johnson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westfield Senior High School, Middletown High School South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arthur L. Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of Arthur L. Johnson High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Arthur L. Johnson High School?
785 students attend Arthur L. Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Arthur L. Johnson High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arthur L. Johnson High School?
Arthur L. Johnson High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arthur L. Johnson High School offer ?
Arthur L. Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arthur L. Johnson High School part of?
Arthur L. Johnson High School is part of Clark Township Public School District.
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