Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School (Closed 2012)

Filmore And Carl Miller Blvd
Camden, NJ 08104
Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School serves 149 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
149 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(10-11)
40-49%
75%
(10-11)
≥90%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

Showing 2003–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
28%
35%

Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
72%
14%

Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.41

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(10-11)
≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%

Showing 2002–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

Showing 2002–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School?
149 students attend Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School students are Black, and 28% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School?
Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School offer ?
Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School part of?
Creative & Prfrmg Arts High School is part of Camden City School District.

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