- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City High School
Federal NCES profile for Atlantic City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340096000010
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlantic City High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Atlantic City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlantic City High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic City High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Atlantic City, NJ.
School address
District: Atlantic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340096000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Atlantic City High School held near 1,699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 146.8 → 144.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-65 students YoY 340096000010 · Atlantic City, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,731 enr · 11.9:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sovereign Avenue School (717 students)
Atlantic City High School held near 1,699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 146.8 → 144.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Atlantic City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Atlantic City High School
1,731 students
- Sovereign Aven
Sovereign Avenue School
717 students
- Richmond Avenu 609
Richmond Avenue School
609 students
- Pennsylvania A 566
Pennsylvania Ave School
566 students
- New York Avenu 550
New York Avenue School
550 students
- Dr Martin Luth 544
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
544 students
What this shows Atlantic City High School reports 1,731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlantic City High School compares
Atlantic City High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 150% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,731 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,731
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 150% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
801
in-school suspensions + 251 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
African American 32.0%
Asian 16.9%
White 5.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Atlantic City High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Atlantic City School District reports $31,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atlantic City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Avenue School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennsylvania Ave School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New York Avenue School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlantic City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic City High School
How many students attend Atlantic City High School?
Atlantic City High School has 1,731 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlantic City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,764 (2022-23) → 1,699 (2023-24), nearly flat (-65).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic City High School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlantic City High School?
74.0% of students at Atlantic City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlantic City High School?
The largest demographic group at Atlantic City High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Atlantic City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlantic City High School?
Atlantic City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlantic City High School rank among public schools in Atlantic City?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic City High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Atlantic City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Atlantic City on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlantic City School District?
Besides Atlantic City High School, Atlantic City School District also operates Sovereign Avenue School (717 students), Richmond Avenue School (609 students), and Pennsylvania Ave School (566 students). See the Atlantic City School District district page for the complete list.