Enrollment
1,731
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340096000010
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
146.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+150% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atlantic City High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atlantic City High School
Atlantic City High School is a higher-need, large high school in Atlantic City, New Jersey, enrolling 1,731 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 74.0% of students qualify for free meals, 150% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,731 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 1,052 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,731 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Atlantic City School District also operates Sovereign Avenue School (717 students) and Richmond Avenue School (609 students) alongside Atlantic City High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Atlantic City High School compares
Atlantic City High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,787
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atlantic City School District, which includes Atlantic City High School.
$28,787
Per student
+15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+73%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 53.8%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,731 students)
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Atlantic City High School a good school?
Atlantic City High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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