Enrollment
269
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Perth Amboy, NJ
Perth Amboy Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Perth Amboy Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341008003424
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perth Amboy Magnet School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Perth Amboy · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Perth Amboy Magnet School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perth Amboy Magnet School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Perth Amboy, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341008003424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perth Amboy Magnet School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perth Amboy Magnet School
Perth Amboy Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, enrolling 269 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 269 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 162 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 77 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District also operates East Brunswick Magnet School (745 students) and Piscataway Magnet School (640 students) alongside Perth Amboy Magnet 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 Perth Amboy Magnet School compares
Perth Amboy Magnet 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 80% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,722
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 77 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 77.6%
African American 10.4%
White 10.1%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Perth Amboy Magnet School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District, which includes Perth Amboy Magnet School.
$25,722
Per student
+3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 8.4%
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 Perth Amboy Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piscataway Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge Academy Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Academy Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perth Amboy Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~269 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Perth Amboy Magnet School
How many students attend Perth Amboy Magnet School?
Perth Amboy Magnet School has 269 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perth Amboy, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perth Amboy Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perth Amboy Magnet School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perth Amboy Magnet School?
53.4% of students at Perth Amboy Magnet 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 Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Perth Amboy Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment, in Perth Amboy, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perth Amboy Magnet School?
Perth Amboy Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Perth Amboy Magnet School rank among public schools in Perth Amboy?
By Resource Investment Index, Perth Amboy Magnet School ranks #1 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.
Is Perth Amboy Magnet School a good school?
Perth Amboy Magnet School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District?
Besides Perth Amboy Magnet School, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District also operates East Brunswick Magnet School (745 students), Piscataway Magnet School (640 students), and Woodbridge Academy Magnet School (288 students). See the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District district page for the complete list.
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