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 2,093 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 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,093 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- 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 2,093 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
2,093 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Crimson
School Rankings
Cherry Hill High School East ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 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
#769 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
53%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Cherry Hill High School East's ranking?
Cherry Hill High School East is ranked #769 out of 2,201 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 85%.
How many students attend Cherry Hill High School East?
2,093 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, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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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