Perth Amboy High School, NJ
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Ungraded Offered
How Perth Amboy High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score23
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Perth Amboy High School
2,324Students
100%Low-Income Students
198Teachers
12 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 27% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 26% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 20% | 21% | 19% |
| Ungraded | 2% | 9% | 8% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 9% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 15% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 49% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94% | 23% | 22% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Perth Amboy High School
15%Math Proficiency
30%Reading Proficiency
22%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 26% | 55% | 50% |
| Male | 18% | 47% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 22% | 39% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 30% | 37% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 35% | 57% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 4% | 34% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 22% | 36% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 5% | 25% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Perth Amboy High School
80%Overall Rate
82%Low-Income
77%Limited English
64%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84% | 72% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 88% | 79% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Perth Amboy High School, NJ
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Perth Amboy High School, NJ
Assumption Catholic School
0 miles, SW
Perth Amboy Catholic School
1 miles, SE
Our Lady Help of Christians
2 miles, SE
Gateway Academy
2 miles, E