Camden High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school that serves students between ninth grade and twelfth grade from the city of Camden, in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The school is part of the Camden City School District, which is classified as an Abbott District.
Serving 425 students in grades 9-12, Camden High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Camden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Camden High School's student population of 425 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1891
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Rankings
Camden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Camden High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2173 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
45%
35%
Black
53%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Camden City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camden High School's ranking?
Camden High School is ranked #2173 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Camden High School?
The graduation rate of Camden High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Camden High School?
425 students attend Camden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Camden High School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Camden High School?
Camden High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Camden High School offer ?
Camden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Camden High School part of?
Camden High School is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Camden High School located?
Camden High School is located in the Parkside neighborhood of Camden, NJ. There are 5 other public schools located in Parkside.
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