- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341008003424
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Perth Amboy · Resource Index
- 62
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Perth Amboy Magnet School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 341008003424 · Perth Amboy, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 12.2:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: East Brunswick Magnet School (745 students)
Perth Amboy Magnet School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Perth Amboy Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Brunswick
East Brunswick Magnet School
745 students
- Piscataway Mag
Piscataway Magnet School
640 students
- Woodbridge Aca 288
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School
288 students
- This school 269
Perth Amboy Magnet School
269 students
- Edison Academy 173
Edison Academy Magnet School
173 students
What this shows Perth Amboy Magnet School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perth Amboy Magnet School compares
Perth Amboy Magnet 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,454
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
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.
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
District finance for Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District reports $27,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~269 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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 62/100 (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 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.
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.