Pitman High School is a comprehensive community public high school in Pitman, in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Pitman School District.
Serving 471 students in grades 7-12, Pitman Jr./sr. 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pitman High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Pitman, NJ, covering approximately 2.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pitman Jr./sr. High School's student population of 471 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pitman Jr./sr. 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 Pitman Jr./sr. High School is 0.24, 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
#1261 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pitman Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Pitman Jr./sr. High School is ranked #1261 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pitman Jr./sr. High School often compared to?
Pitman Jr./sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glassboro High School, Clearview Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pitman Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Pitman Jr./sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Pitman Jr./sr. High School?
471 students attend Pitman Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pitman Jr./sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pitman Jr./sr. High School?
Pitman Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pitman Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Pitman Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pitman Jr./sr. High School part of?
Pitman Jr./sr. High School is part of Pitman Boro School District.
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