How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Perth Amboy Magnet School | South Amboy Middle/High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Perth Amboy, NJ | South Amboy, NJ |
| School Type | vocational | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 269 | 616 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.7% | 49.2% |
| 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 Magnet School | South Amboy Middle/High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,454 | $18,905 |
| District | Middlesex County Magnet Schools | South Amboy School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Perth Amboy Magnet School | South Amboy Middle/High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.1% | 35.6% |
| African American | 10.4% | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77.6% | 45.8% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Perth Amboy Magnet School | South Amboy Middle/High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 2 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 77:1 | 194:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.1% | 19.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 94 |
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.