Penns Grove High School serves 1,067 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,067 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
47%
30%
Black
36%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Penns Grove High School?
1,067 students attend Penns Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Penns Grove High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penns Grove High School?
Penns Grove High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penns Grove High School offer ?
Penns Grove High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Penns Grove High School part of?
Penns Grove High School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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