Serving 209 students in grades 9-12, Creative Arts 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 50-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Creative Arts Village Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire Camden, NJ school district, covering approximately 10.3 square miles and allowing for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 1.7 miles, with the furthest edge being 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creative Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Creative Arts High School's student population of 209 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where the Arts and Academics Live and Thrive
School Rankings
Creative Arts 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 Creative Arts High School is 0.51, 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
#1509 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
40%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Arts High School's ranking?
Creative Arts High School is ranked #1509 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Creative Arts High School often compared to?
Creative Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camden High School, Eastside 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 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creative Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Creative Arts High School is 90%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Creative Arts High School?
209 students attend Creative Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Creative Arts High School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creative Arts High School?
Creative Arts High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Creative Arts High School offer ?
Creative Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Creative Arts High School part of?
Creative Arts High School is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Creative Arts High School located?
Creative Arts High School is located in the Parkside neighborhood of Camden, NJ. There are 5 other public schools located in Parkside.
School Reviews
Review Creative Arts High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
