How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Howard M. Phifer Middle School | Pennsauken High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PENNSAUKEN, NJ | PENNSAUKEN, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 988 | 1,588 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.9% | 33.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Howard M. Phifer Middle School | Pennsauken High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,247 | $31,247 |
| District | Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District | Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Howard M. Phifer Middle School | Pennsauken High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| African American | 21.1% | 22.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62.1% | 58.6% |
| Asian | 8.5% | 9.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Howard M. Phifer Middle School | Pennsauken High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 16 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 329.3:1 | 264.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.6% | 26.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 292 | 123 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.