Egg Harbor Township High School is a comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Egg Harbor Township in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Egg Harbor Township Schools.
Serving 2,279 students in grades 9-12, Egg Harbor 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Egg Harbor Township High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 65.3 square miles in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 4.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching 7.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Egg Harbor Township High School's student population of 2,279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 205 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
205 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
School Rankings
Egg Harbor Township 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 Egg Harbor Township High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1627 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Egg Harbor Township High School's ranking?
Egg Harbor Township High School is ranked #1627 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Egg Harbor Township High School often compared to?
Egg Harbor Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mainland Regional High School, Absegami High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Egg Harbor Township High School?
The graduation rate of Egg Harbor Township High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Egg Harbor Township High School?
2,279 students attend Egg Harbor Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Egg Harbor Township High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Egg Harbor Township High School?
Egg Harbor Township High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Egg Harbor Township High School offer ?
Egg Harbor Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Egg Harbor Township High School part of?
Egg Harbor Township High School is part of Egg Harbor Township School District.
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