Perth Amboy High School

Summary:

Perth Amboy High School is a public high school serving 2,658 students in grades 9-12 in the Perth Amboy Public School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Jersey high schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. While the school's 4-year graduation rate of around 90% is respectable, it is still below the state average, and the dropout rate of 2-3% is higher than the state's average.

Academically, Perth Amboy High School significantly underperforms the state average on standardized tests across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 44.4% of 9th graders were proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 58.1%, and in Algebra I, the proficiency rates were even lower, with 0% of 10th graders and just 7.9% of students overall being proficient. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 24.4% in recent years, which is well above the state average.

When comparing Perth Amboy High School to the nearby Metuchen Public School District and Sayreville School District, it becomes clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance and socioeconomic status. For example, Metuchen High School, which is just 5 miles away, has significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and a much lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school's relative success in supporting its African American and Hispanic students suggests that the district has the potential to improve outcomes for all students with the right strategies and interventions.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 300 Eagle Ave
       Perth Amboy, NJ  08861


(732) 376-6030

District: Perth Amboy Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,528 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  2,685

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.3%
African American:
4.2%
White:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.4% Help


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Compare Details Perth Amboy High School ranks worse than 80.3% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Perth Amboy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.3%), African American (4.2%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perth Amboy High School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Perth Amboy High School employs 180.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perth Amboy High School is $14,528.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Perth Amboy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Perth Amboy High School 342nd of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Perth Amboy High School in the ranking list.)

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Perth Amboy Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Perth Amboy Public School District 561st of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Perth Amboy High School

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Rank History for all students at Perth Amboy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 11.64 303rd 343 11.7%
2004 11.93 311th 348 10.6%
2005 8.84 318th 351 9.4%
2006 9.40 324th 357 9.2%
2007 6.75 331st 361 8.3%
2008 6.79 328th 359 8.6%
2009 10.35 335th 370 9.5%
2010 14.15 329th 371 11.3%
2011 13.28 338th 378 10.6%
2012 9.55 353rd 388 9.0%
2013 9.48 359th 396 9.3%
2014 10.24 371st 411 9.7%
2015 19.26 363rd 406 10.6%
2016 25.35 320th 409 21.8%
2017 23.55 323rd 411 21.4%
2018 25.24 313th 415 24.6%
2019 24.02 302nd 416 27.4%
2021 21.61 316th 405 22.0%
2022 21.43 321st 415 22.7%
2023 23.65 316th 422 25.1%
2024 18.72 342nd 426 19.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Perth Amboy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.34 115th 146 21.2%
2021 28.87 76th 101 24.8%
2022 30.94 91st 137 33.6%
2023 30.42 118th 161 26.7%
2024 29.61 128th 179 28.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Perth Amboy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.10 312th 355 12.1%
2019 21.95 289th 349 17.2%
2022 27.12 267th 344 22.4%
2023 19.12 306th 339 9.7%
2024 21.71 297th 349 14.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Perth Amboy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.45 206th 345 40.3%
2019 37.34 204th 347 41.2%
2021 41.46 182nd 326 44.2%
2022 39.68 171st 324 47.2%
2023 39.33 174th 344 49.4%
2024 31.42 235th 350 32.9%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Perth Amboy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.41 334th 403 17.1%
2019 22.44 312th 408 23.5%
2021 15.98 353rd 402 12.2%
2022 26.84 288th 414 30.4%
2023 22.59 309th 416 25.7%
2024 18.86 341st 416 18.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Perth Amboy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.47 341st 405 15.8%
2019 20.75 308th 407 24.3%
2021 20.54 325th 402 19.2%
2022 20.39 311th 410 24.1%
2023 23.37 293rd 414 29.2%
2024 13.38 359th 415 13.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Perth Amboy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.41 73rd 266 72.6%
2019 57.55 72nd 254 71.7%
2021 51.66 95th 247 61.5%
2022 39.61 130th 256 49.2%
2023 49.97 79th 250 68.4%
2024 36.98 148th 260 43.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Perth Amboy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.73 265th 368 28.0%
2019 32.47 240th 364 34.1%
2021 32.36 256th 374 31.6%
2022 32.70 242nd 382 36.6%
2023 33.39 229th 385 40.5%
2024 28.94 271st 394 31.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Perth Amboy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 235 212 5 1125 6 n/a n/a 0 1583
1989 227 183 5 1149 0 n/a n/a 0 1564
1990 202 168 8 1098 3 n/a n/a 0 1479
1991 136 168 5 1217 0 n/a n/a 0 1526
1992 145 171 9 1139 0 n/a n/a 0 1464
1993 116 180 8 1346 0 n/a n/a 0 1650
1994 123 187 8 1212 0 n/a n/a 0 1530
1995 176 101 12 1278 0 n/a n/a 0 1567
1996 176 101 12 1278 0 n/a n/a 0 1567
1998 214 159 45 1486 1 n/a n/a 0 1905
1999 177 144 12 1376 17 n/a n/a 0 1726
2000 195 143 22 1435 2 n/a n/a 0 1797
2001 166 158 21 1551 2 n/a n/a 0 1898
2002 83 186 2 1724 7 n/a n/a 0 2002
2003 83 186 2 1724 7 n/a n/a 0 2002
2004 79 156 31 1788 0 n/a n/a 0 2054
2005 73 142 37 1781 0 n/a n/a 0 2033
2006 71 146 18 1888 0 n/a n/a 0 2123
2007 62 168 18 1946 3 n/a n/a 0 2197
2008 66 148 17 2069 0 n/a n/a 0 2300
2009 71 145 11 2115 1 0 0 0 2343
2010 63 134 8 2188 0 2 0 0 2395
2011 64 149 9 2315 0 2 0 0 2539
2012 50 134 6 2116 0 1 0 0 2307
2013 44 133 6 1948 0 3 0 0 2134
2014 40 109 7 1741 0 0 2 0 1899
2015 43 116 10 1869 1 0 4 0 2043
2016 33 118 6 1906 1 0 7 0 2071
2017 33 121 3 1978 0 0 4 0 2139
2018 35 113 7 2052 0 0 1 0 2208
2019 27 96 9 2189 0 1 2 0 2324
2020 20 122 10 2292 0 1 2 0 2447
2021 20 127 12 2379 0 3 4 2 2547
2022 21 125 11 2424 0 3 7 2 2593
2023 19 125 7 2494 0 2 9 2 2658
2024 18 112 11 2531 0 2 8 3 2685

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perth Amboy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1583 115.0 13.7 n/a
1989 1564 113.0 13.8 n/a
1990 1479 117.0 12.6 26
1991 1526 114.0 13.3 38.3
1992 1464 119.0 12.3 44.1
1993 1650 121.0 13.6 43.8
1994 1530 119.2 12.8 43.1
1995 1567 118.2 13.3 43.7
1996 1567 118.2 13.3 43.7
1998 1905 117.2 16.3 46
1999 1726 120.2 14.4 48.8
2000 1797 125.0 14.4 65.9
2001 1898 126.9 15.0 68.5
2002 2002 142.0 14.1 68.6
2003 2002 142.0 14.1 68.6
2004 2054 147.5 13.9 67
2005 2033 149.0 13.6 n/a
2006 2123 145.0 14.6 61
2007 2197 152.0 14.5 53.8
2008 2300 131.0 17.6 56.4
2009 2343 139.3 13.0 65.8
2010 2395 142.0 16.8 73.2
2011 2539 140.8 18.0 52.7
2012 2307 163.4 14.1 54.1
2013 2134 174.5 12.2 58.5
2014 1899 169.0 11.2 84.3
2015 2043 206.0 9.9 64.9
2016 2071 217.0 9.5 76.7
2017 2139 201.4 10.6 88.9
2018 2208 199.5 11.0 91.2
2019 2324 197.5 11.7 90.4
2020 2447 200.0 12.2 90.6
2021 2547 205.0 12.4 85.1
2022 2593 197.5 13.1 75.6
2023 2658 187.3 14.1 78.2
2024 2685 180.7 14.8 68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Perth Amboy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1583 115.0 13.7 n/a
1989 1564 113.0 13.8 n/a
1990 1479 117.0 12.6 26
1991 1526 114.0 13.3 38.3
1992 1464 119.0 12.3 44.1
1993 1650 121.0 13.6 43.8
1994 1530 119.2 12.8 43.1
1995 1567 118.2 13.3 43.7
1996 1567 118.2 13.3 43.7
1998 1905 117.2 16.3 46
1999 1726 120.2 14.4 48.8
2000 1797 125.0 14.4 65.9
2001 1898 126.9 15.0 68.5
2002 2002 142.0 14.1 68.6
2003 2002 142.0 14.1 68.6
2004 2054 147.5 13.9 67
2005 2033 149.0 13.6 n/a
2006 2123 145.0 14.6 61
2007 2197 152.0 14.5 53.8
2008 2300 131.0 17.6 56.4
2009 2343 139.3 13.0 65.8
2010 2395 142.0 16.8 73.2
2011 2539 140.8 18.0 52.7
2012 2307 163.4 14.1 54.1
2013 2134 174.5 12.2 58.5
2014 1899 169.0 11.2 84.3
2015 2043 206.0 9.9 64.9
2016 2071 217.0 9.5 76.7
2017 2139 201.4 10.6 88.9
2018 2208 199.5 11.0 91.2
2019 2324 197.5 11.7 90.4
2020 2447 200.0 12.2 90.6
2021 2547 205.0 12.4 85.1
2022 2593 197.5 13.1 75.6
2023 2658 187.3 14.1 78.2
2024 2685 180.7 14.8 68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Perth Amboy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $429 (3.0%) $14,099 (97.0%) $14,528

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perth Amboy High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 302nd of 416 High schoolsRanks 316th of 422 High schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Perth Amboy High School)43.842.6
 1.2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Perth Amboy Public School District)43.542.6
 0.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Perth Amboy High School)19.810.4
 9.4%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Perth Amboy Public School District)19.710.4
 9.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Perth Amboy High School)032.4
 32.4%
   9th Grade Geometry (Perth Amboy Public School District)032.4
 32.4%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Perth Amboy High School)76.458.8
 17.6%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Perth Amboy Public School District)76.458.8
 17.6%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
10th Grade Algebra I (Perth Amboy High School)1.513
 11.5%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Perth Amboy Public School District)1.512.5
 11%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Perth Amboy High School)17.610.5
 7.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Perth Amboy Public School District)23.216
 7.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Perth Amboy High School)5.131.4
 26.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Perth Amboy Public School District)5.131.4
 26.3%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Perth Amboy High School)5058.8
 8.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (Perth Amboy Public School District)49.558.8
 9.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23242658
 14.4%
African American96125
 30.2%
American Indian00
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic21892494
 13.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White2719
 29.6%
Two or More Races29
 350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.4%78.2%
 12.2%


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Students at Perth Amboy High School are 94% Hispanic, 4% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,685 students attended Perth Amboy High School.

Perth Amboy High School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of New Jersey high schools.


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