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Phillipsburg High School

1 Stateliner Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

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Phillipsburg High School serves 1,730 students in grades 9-12.

Phillipsburg High School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,730 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Phillipsburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Phillipsburg High School's student population of 1,730 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,730 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

129 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Phillipsburg High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Phillipsburg High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#929 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

27%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

51%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

19%

31%

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Black

16%

15%

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White

58%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Phillipsburg High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

92%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Phillipsburg High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

29%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phillipsburg High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Phillipsburg School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phillipsburg High School's ranking?

Phillipsburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Phillipsburg High School?

The graduation rate of Phillipsburg High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90%.

How many students attend Phillipsburg High School?

1,730 students attend Phillipsburg High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Phillipsburg High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillipsburg High School?

Phillipsburg High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Phillipsburg High School offer ?

Phillipsburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Phillipsburg High School part of?

Phillipsburg High School is part of Phillipsburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,730 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education