Serving 821 students in grades 9-12, Abraham Clark 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 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 821 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abraham Clark High School's student population of 821 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
821 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abraham Clark High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Clark High School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1831 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
48%
32%
Black
48%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Clark High School's ranking?
Abraham Clark High School is ranked #1831 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Abraham Clark High School often compared to?
Abraham Clark High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonard V Moore Middle School, Linden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abraham Clark High School?
The graduation rate of Abraham Clark High School is 73%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Abraham Clark High School?
821 students attend Abraham Clark High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Abraham Clark High School students are Black, 48% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abraham Clark High School?
Abraham Clark High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Abraham Clark High School offer ?
Abraham Clark High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Abraham Clark High School part of?
Abraham Clark High School is part of Roselle Public School District.
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