- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Camden, NJ
Creative Arts High School
Federal NCES profile for Creative Arts High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340264001384
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creative Arts High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Creative Arts High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creative Arts High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Camden, NJ.
School address
District: Camden City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340264001384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Creative Arts High School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 340264001384 · Camden, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 5.2:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Octavio V. Catto Community Family School (593 students)
Creative Arts High School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Creative Arts High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Octavio V. Cat
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School
593 students
- Thomas H. Dudl
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
549 students
- Dr. Henry H. D
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School
515 students
- East Side High
East Side High School
512 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Family School
474 students
- This school 209
Creative Arts High School
209 students
What this shows Creative Arts High School reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creative Arts High School compares
Creative Arts 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 56% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 82% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 1% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$37,096
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Creative Arts High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Camden City School District reports $37,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creative Arts High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavio V. Catto Community Family School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas H. Dudley Family School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Family School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creative Arts High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~209 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Creative Arts High School
How many students attend Creative Arts High School?
Creative Arts High School has 209 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camden, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts High School is 5.2:1, which is 56% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 67% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creative Arts High School?
54.0% of students at Creative Arts High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creative Arts High School?
The largest demographic group at Creative Arts High School is African American at 57.9% of enrollment, in Camden, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creative Arts High School?
Creative Arts High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Creative Arts High School rank among high schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Creative Arts High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Camden, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Camden on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden City School District?
Besides Creative Arts High School, Camden City School District also operates Octavio V. Catto Community Family School (593 students), Thomas H. Dudley Family School (549 students), and Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School (515 students). See the Camden City School District district page for the complete list.