Serving 179 students in grades 9-12, Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical 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 20-29% (which is lower 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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School encompasses the entire Camden, NJ school district, covering approximately 10.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School's student population of 179 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.
School Rankings
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical 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 Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School is 0.50, 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
#2002 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)
20-29%
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 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School's ranking?
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School is ranked #2002 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School often compared to?
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camden 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School?
179 students attend Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School?
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical 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 Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School offer ?
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School part of?
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School located?
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School is located in the Parkside neighborhood of Camden, NJ. There are 5 other public schools located in Parkside.
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