- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Perth Amboy, NJ
Perth Amboy High School
Federal NCES profile for Perth Amboy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341293003530
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perth Amboy High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Perth Amboy · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Perth Amboy High School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perth Amboy High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Perth Amboy, NJ.
School address
District: Perth Amboy Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341293003530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Perth Amboy High School held near 2,685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 187.3 → 180.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 341293003530 · Perth Amboy, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,769 enr · 14.8:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: William C. Mcginnis Middle School (984 students)
Perth Amboy High School held near 2,685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 187.3 → 180.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Perth Amboy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Perth Amboy High School
2,769 students
- William C. Mcg 984
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
984 students
- Samuel E. Shul 941
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
941 students
- Rose M. Lopez 793
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
793 students
- Edward J. Patt 649
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
649 students
- Herbert N. Ric 632
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
632 students
What this shows Perth Amboy High School reports 2,769 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perth Amboy High School compares
Perth Amboy 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 131% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,769 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,769
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$41,930
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
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 256 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.4%
African American 4.0%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Perth Amboy High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perth Amboy Public School District reports $41,930 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perth Amboy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William C. Mcginnis Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel E. Shull Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose M. Lopez Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward J. Patten Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perth Amboy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~2,769 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perth Amboy High School
How many students attend Perth Amboy High School?
Perth Amboy High School has 2,769 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perth Amboy, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,658 (2022-23) → 2,685 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perth Amboy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perth Amboy High School is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perth Amboy High School?
68.4% of students at Perth Amboy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perth Amboy High School?
The largest demographic group at Perth Amboy High School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment, in Perth Amboy, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perth Amboy High School?
Perth Amboy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Perth Amboy High School rank among public schools in Perth Amboy?
By Resource Investment Index, Perth Amboy High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy on the city page.
What other schools are in Perth Amboy Public School District?
Besides Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy Public School District also operates William C. Mcginnis Middle School (984 students), Samuel E. Shull Middle School (941 students), and Rose M. Lopez Elementary School (793 students). See the Perth Amboy Public School District district page for the complete list.