Serving 1,731 students in grades 9-12, Atlantic City 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 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Atlantic City High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Atlantic City, NJ, encompassing approximately 17.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.8 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Atlantic City High School's student population of 1,731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 150 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,731 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1895
School Rankings
Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City High School is 0.68, 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
#2004 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
17%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
44%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
32%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
81%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlantic City High School's ranking?
Atlantic City High School is ranked #2004 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Atlantic City High School often compared to?
Atlantic City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasantville High School, Absegami High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atlantic City High School?
The graduation rate of Atlantic City High School is 81%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Atlantic City High School?
1,731 students attend Atlantic City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Atlantic City High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atlantic City High School?
Atlantic City High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Atlantic City High School offer ?
Atlantic City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atlantic City High School part of?
Atlantic City High School is part of Atlantic City School District.
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