Cherry Hill High School East is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in Cherry Hill, in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Cherry Hill Public Schools.
Serving 2,120 students in grades 9-12, Cherry Hill High School East ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cherry Hill High School East serves the southeast part of Cherry Hill, NJ, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Most families are typically within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the attendance zone's edge and the furthest point being 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherry Hill High School East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cherry Hill High School East's student population of 2,120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,120 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Campus Size
354 acres
School Rankings
Cherry Hill High School East ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Hill High School East is 0.65, 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
#826 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Crimson
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Hill High School East's ranking?
Cherry Hill High School East is ranked #826 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cherry Hill High School East often compared to?
Cherry Hill High School Eastis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Hill High School West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherry Hill High School East?
The graduation rate of Cherry Hill High School East is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Cherry Hill High School East?
2,120 students attend Cherry Hill High School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cherry Hill High School East students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherry Hill High School East?
Cherry Hill High School East has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cherry Hill High School East offer ?
Cherry Hill High School East offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherry Hill High School East part of?
Cherry Hill High School East is part of Cherry Hill School District.
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