Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chelsea Heights 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 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chelsea Heights School serves the southwest area of Atlantic City, NJ, encompassing approximately 0.4 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.4 miles to the nearest edge of the zone. The furthest point in the attendance area is about 0.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chelsea Heights School's student population of 267 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chelsea Heights 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 Chelsea Heights School is 0.69, 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
#1183 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
30%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chelsea Heights School's ranking?
Chelsea Heights School is ranked #1183 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Chelsea Heights School often compared to?
Chelsea Heights Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Chelsea Heights School?
267 students attend Chelsea Heights School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Chelsea Heights School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chelsea Heights School?
Chelsea Heights School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chelsea Heights School offer ?
Chelsea Heights School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chelsea Heights School part of?
Chelsea Heights School is part of Atlantic City School District.
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