Deptford Township High School

575 S Fox Run Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,062 students in grades 9-12, Deptford Township 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,062 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deptford Township High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Deptford Township High School's student population of 1,062 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,062 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Deptford Township High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deptford Township High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#1381 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
26%
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46%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deptford Township High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
16%
32%
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Black
28%
15%
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White
48%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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81%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deptford Township High School's ranking?
Deptford Township High School is ranked #1381 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deptford Township High School?
The graduation rate of Deptford Township High School is 81%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Deptford Township High School?
1,062 students attend Deptford Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Deptford Township High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deptford Township High School?
Deptford Township High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deptford Township High School offer ?
Deptford Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Deptford Township High School part of?
Deptford Township High School is part of Deptford Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,062 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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