Enrollment
1,588
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pennsauken, NJ
Pennsauken High School
Federal NCES profile for Pennsauken High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341287001610
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennsauken High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Pennsauken · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennsauken High School has class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennsauken High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Pennsauken, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341287001610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pennsauken High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pennsauken High School
Pennsauken High School is a large high school in Pennsauken, New Jersey, enrolling 1,588 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 92% of New Jersey schools and 31% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,588 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 338 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,588 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Pennsauken's high schools, it stands alongside Camden County Technical School-Pennsauken (786 students): Pennsauken High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 11.7:1).
Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District also operates Howard M. Phifer Middle School (988 students) and Pennsauken Intermediate School (622 students) alongside Pennsauken 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 Pennsauken High School compares
Pennsauken 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▲ 11% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,588 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,588
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$24,825
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 215 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 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 58.6%
African American 22.9%
Asian 9.8%
White 6.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Pennsauken High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District, which includes Pennsauken High School.
$24,825
Per student
-1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 56.7%
Federal 13.0%
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 Pennsauken High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard M. Phifer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennsauken Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G.H. Carson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delair Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennsauken High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Pennsauken
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,588 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pennsauken High School
How many students attend Pennsauken High School?
Pennsauken High School has 1,588 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pennsauken, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennsauken High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennsauken High School is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pennsauken High School?
33.0% of students at Pennsauken High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennsauken High School?
The largest demographic group at Pennsauken High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Pennsauken, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennsauken High School?
Pennsauken High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Pennsauken High School rank among public schools in Pennsauken?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennsauken High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Pennsauken, 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 Pennsauken on the city page.
Is Pennsauken High School a good school?
Pennsauken High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. 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 Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
Besides Pennsauken High School, Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District also operates Howard M. Phifer Middle School (988 students), Pennsauken Intermediate School (622 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (418 students). See the Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District district page for the complete list.
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