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#1901 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Absegami High School
High School · Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District · Galloway, NJ
A Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 S WRANGLEBORO ROAD, Galloway, NJ 08205
- Math 19% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Absegami High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2021, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Absegami High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,636
Median home value
$263,300
Median rent
$1,527/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilgrim AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Life Point Academy/ Life Point ChurchPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 3.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Cedar Creek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 942 | Compare → |
| Oakcrest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 936 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,429NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Absegami High School is listed in Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Absegami High School
Absegami High School is a public high school in Galloway, NJ, part of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, serving approximately 1,131 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,901 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Absegami High School
What grades does Absegami High School serve?
Absegami High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Absegami High School?
Absegami High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Absegami High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Absegami High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Absegami High School rank in NJ?
Absegami High School ranks #1,901 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Absegami High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Absegami High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Absegami High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Absegami High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Absegami High School a charter school?
No, Absegami High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Absegami High School a Title I school?
No, Absegami High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Absegami High School?
51.1% of students at Absegami 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
- 1,131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (609) 652-1372
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08205)
- 28,236
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 08205; 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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