Pemberton Township High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Pemberton Township, in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Pemberton Township School District.
Serving 972 students in grades 9-12, Pemberton 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 972 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pemberton Township High School's student population of 972 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
972 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1935
School Rankings
Pemberton 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 Pemberton Township High School is 0.68, 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
#1932 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pemberton Township High School's ranking?
Pemberton Township High School is ranked #1932 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pemberton Township High School often compared to?
Pemberton Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Burlington County Regional High School, Helen A. Fort Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pemberton Township High School?
The graduation rate of Pemberton Township High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Pemberton Township High School?
972 students attend Pemberton Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pemberton Township High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pemberton Township High School?
Pemberton Township High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pemberton Township High School offer ?
Pemberton Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pemberton Township High School part of?
Pemberton Township High School is part of Pemberton Township School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I attended pre-first,first through eighth grade and ninth grade at Pemberton High School #1.I then attended Ossi Vo-Tech in Medford (a magnet school) until Spring Break 1985.My test scores were very high and I was bored with school however High School was better because it had a more adult theme,job training.Well I went to work with a landscaping firm and have been having a long period of unemployment I hope soon though to either be employed or able to live with unemployment.Sincerely Suzy Cronk
5 10/10/2025
My kids do well in Pemberton.
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