Serving 509 students in grades 7-12, New Egypt High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Egypt High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in New Egypt, NJ, encompassing approximately 39.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Egypt High School's student population of 509 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Rankings
New Egypt High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Egypt High School is 0.35, 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
#984 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
79%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Egypt High School's ranking?
New Egypt High School is ranked #984 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are New Egypt High School often compared to?
New Egypt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manchester Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Egypt High School?
The graduation rate of New Egypt High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend New Egypt High School?
509 students attend New Egypt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of New Egypt High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Egypt High School?
New Egypt High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Egypt High School offer ?
New Egypt High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Egypt High School part of?
New Egypt High School is part of Plumsted Township School District.
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