Camden High School

Camden High School is a regular public high school located in the heart of Camden, New Jersey. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 404 students and maintains a supportive student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1 with 46 full-time equivalent teachers. Despite facing challenges reflected in its MySchoolScout Rating of 3.8 out of 10 and state ranking of #1978 among New Jersey's 2475 schools, Camden High School focuses on student development, offering personalized attention to help students succeed.

Academic scores currently stand at 1.0/10 with only 5% proficiency in ELA and reading and 2% in math. The school is dedicated to improving these metrics through targeted support and additional resources for its students. Camden High School sits in the center of a small city, providing access to local cultural and community resources while fostering a sense of neighborhood pride among students and families.

While current test scores at Camden High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, Camden High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.