How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Perth Amboy High School | Perth Amboy Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Perth Amboy, NJ | Perth Amboy, NJ |
| School Type | regular | vocational |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,769 | 269 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.7% | 61.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Perth Amboy High School | Perth Amboy Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $41,930 | $27,454 |
| District | Perth Amboy Public Schools | Middlesex County Magnet Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Perth Amboy High School | Perth Amboy Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.8% | 10.1% |
| African American | 4.0% | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94.4% | 77.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Perth Amboy High School | Perth Amboy Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 1 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 186:1 | 77:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.1% | 6.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 24 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.