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Abraham Clark High School
High School · Roselle Public School District · Roselle, NJ
A Roselle Public School District high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
122 EAST 6TH AVE, Roselle, NJ 07203
- Math 2% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 73.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Abraham Clark High School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 11% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Abraham Clark High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,310/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roselle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,967
Median home value
$336,500
Median rent
$1,499/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Roselle Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $25,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abraham Clark High School is listed in Roselle Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abraham Clark High School
Abraham Clark High School is a public high school in Roselle, NJ, part of Roselle Public School District, serving approximately 918 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,457 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abraham Clark High School
What grades does Abraham Clark High School serve?
Abraham Clark High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Abraham Clark High School?
Abraham Clark High School has an enrollment of approximately 918 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Clark High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Clark High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abraham Clark High School rank in NJ?
Abraham Clark High School ranks #2,457 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Abraham Clark High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Abraham Clark High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abraham Clark High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abraham Clark High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Abraham Clark High School a charter school?
No, Abraham Clark High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abraham Clark High School a Title I school?
No, Abraham Clark High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abraham Clark High School?
62.5% of students at Abraham Clark High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 918
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (908) 298-2000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 73.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07203)
- 22,455
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07203; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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