Penns Grove High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Carneys Point Township and Penns Grove in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District.
Serving 632 students in grades 9-12, Penns Grove 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penns Grove High School's student population of 632 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1908
Colors
Red, White
School Rankings
Penns Grove 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 Penns Grove High School is 0.64, 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
#2016 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
47%
35%
Black
35%
14%
White
15%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penns Grove High School's ranking?
Penns Grove High School is ranked #2016 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Penns Grove High School often compared to?
Penns Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennsville Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penns Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Penns Grove High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Penns Grove High School?
632 students attend Penns Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Penns Grove High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penns Grove High School?
Penns Grove High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penns Grove High School offer ?
Penns Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penns Grove High School part of?
Penns Grove High School is part of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District.
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