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Allentown High School

High School · Upper Freehold Regional School District · Allentown, NJ

An Upper Freehold Regional School District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

27 High Street, Allentown, NJ 08501

  • Math 47% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-17.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation22.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$23,038
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Students at Allentown High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

4.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Allentown 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average697/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allentown), 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

$133,015

Median home value

$530,100

Median rent

$1,457/mo

College educated

59.7%

Homeownership

91.4%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
22.2% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Meadow View Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–124.6 mi42Compare →
Robbinsville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–124.8 mi1,034Compare →
Hamilton East - SteinertEnrollment path unverified4.49–124.9 mi1,454Compare →

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.

Upper Freehold Regional School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$23,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Allentown High School is listed in Upper Freehold Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Allentown High School

Allentown High School is a public high school in Allentown, NJ, part of Upper Freehold Regional School District, serving approximately 1,043 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,778 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Allentown High School

What grades does Allentown High School serve?

Allentown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Allentown High School?

Allentown High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,043 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Allentown High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Allentown High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Allentown High School rank in NJ?

Allentown High School ranks #1,778 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Allentown High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Allentown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Allentown High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Allentown High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Allentown High School a charter school?

No, Allentown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Allentown High School a Title I school?

No, Allentown High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allentown High School?

4.9% of students at Allentown 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
1,043
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 08501)
6,297
Area average commute
33.6 min
Area median age
48.8
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 08501; 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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