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#2191 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Arthur P. Schalick High School

High School · Pittsgrove Township School District · Pittsgrove, NJ

A Pittsgrove Township School District high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

718 CENTERTON ROAD, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318

  • Math 15% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-4.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-26.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.2 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-25.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation13.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$23,399
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Arthur P. Schalick High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2021, to 26% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

30.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Arthur P. Schalick 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,551

Median home value

$271,300

Median rent

$1,173/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
13.6% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·19 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cumberland Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–124.8 mi1,178Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pittsgrove Township School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$23,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arthur P. Schalick High School is listed in Pittsgrove Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arthur P. Schalick High School

Arthur P. Schalick High School is a public high school in Pittsgrove, NJ, part of Pittsgrove Township School District, serving approximately 478 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,191 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arthur P. Schalick High School

What grades does Arthur P. Schalick High School serve?

Arthur P. Schalick High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Arthur P. Schalick High School?

Arthur P. Schalick High School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur P. Schalick High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arthur P. Schalick High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arthur P. Schalick High School rank in NJ?

Arthur P. Schalick High School ranks #2,191 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Arthur P. Schalick High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arthur P. Schalick High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Arthur P. Schalick High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur P. Schalick High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Arthur P. Schalick High School a charter school?

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

Is Arthur P. Schalick High School a Title I school?

No, Arthur P. Schalick High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arthur P. Schalick High School?

30.1% of students at Arthur P. Schalick 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
478
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Salem County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 08318)
12,149
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
41.2
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 08318; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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