Pennsauken High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Pennsauken Township, Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Pennsauken Public Schools.
Serving 1,558 students in grades 9-12, Pennsauken 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 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennsauken High School's student population of 1,558 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Scarlet, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Pennsauken 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 Pennsauken High School is 0.62, 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
#2041 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
55%
34%
Black
25%
15%
White
7%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennsauken High School's ranking?
Pennsauken High School is ranked #2041 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pennsauken High School often compared to?
Pennsauken High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Hill High School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pennsauken High School?
The graduation rate of Pennsauken High School is 84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pennsauken High School?
1,558 students attend Pennsauken High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pennsauken High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pennsauken High School?
Pennsauken High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pennsauken High School offer ?
Pennsauken High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennsauken High School part of?
Pennsauken High School is part of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District.
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