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Perth Amboy High School

931 Convery Blvd, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, United States
+1 (732) 376-6030
http://www.paps.net
2.3
Overall Rating

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Perth Amboy High School Overview

About This School

Perth Amboy High School is a public high in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, serving 2,769 students in grades 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 34% proficiency in ELA and 11% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 with 187 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $155,400, while the student-to-counselor ratio stands at 197:1. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The demographic makeup is 94% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 1% White.

2,769
Total Students
Grade 9-12
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
187 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts34%
Mathematics11%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Middlesex County
Students per Counselor
197:1

Perth Amboy High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

34%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 30%State Avg: 50%
11%
Mathematics
City Avg: 17%State Avg: 38%
N/A
Science

Class Information

14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 12.1:1
State Avg: 11.2:1
197
Students per Counselor

Perth Amboy High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
187

Average Teacher Salary

$155,400
City Avg: $141,651
State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Students per Counselor197:1

Perth Amboy High School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.57%
Male
48.25%
Female
Total Enrollment: 2,769 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0.83%
Hispanic94.19%
Asian0.4%
Black3.97%
Two or More Races0.36%
Native American0.07%

Perth Amboy High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Perth Amboy High School

Q: What is Perth Amboy High School?

A: Perth Amboy High School is a high public located in Perth Amboy.

Q: How many students attend Perth Amboy High School?

A: Perth Amboy High School has approximately 2,769 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Perth Amboy High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Perth Amboy High School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Perth Amboy High School

Perth Amboy High School is a public high in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, serving 2,769 students in grades 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 34% proficiency in ELA and 11% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 with 187 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $155,400, while the student-to-counselor ratio stands at 197:1. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The demographic makeup is 94% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 1% White.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Perth Amboy High School - Perth Amboy, NJ

Quick Facts about Perth Amboy High School
School NamePerth Amboy High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location931 Convery Blvd, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, Perth Amboy, NJ
CountyMiddlesex County
Phone+1 (732) 376-6030
Total Students2,769
Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Full-Time Teachers187
Rating2.3/10
ELA Proficiency34%
Math Proficiency11%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Perth Amboy High School

What is Perth Amboy High School?

Perth Amboy High School is a high public located in Perth Amboy.

How many students attend Perth Amboy High School?

Perth Amboy High School has approximately 2,769 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Perth Amboy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Perth Amboy High School is 14:1.

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