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Cherry Hill High School West

High School · Cherry Hill School District · Cherry Hill, NJ

A high school in Cherry Hill, NJ where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2101 Chapel Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

  • Math 19% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-6.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-22.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation22.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$24,852
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Cherry Hill High School West score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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

27.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cherry Hill High School West 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low6/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$111,244

Median home value

$335,700

Median rent

$1,707/mo

College educated

53.5%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
22.3% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·12 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
14 boys'·5 girls'·56 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Foxman Torah InstitutePrivate · tuition6.6private9–120.6 mi49Compare →
Fusion AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–120.8 mi21Compare →
Maple Shade High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.57–121.5 mi946Compare →
Cherry Hill High School EastEnrollment path unverified5.99–12Not available2,093Compare →

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.

Cherry Hill School District

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#11 of 19
District spending per student
$24,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cherry Hill High School West is listed in Cherry Hill School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cherry Hill High School West

Cherry Hill High School West is a public high school in Cherry Hill, NJ, part of Cherry Hill School District, serving approximately 1,304 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,834 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cherry Hill High School West

What grades does Cherry Hill High School West serve?

Cherry Hill High School West serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cherry Hill High School West?

Cherry Hill High School West has an enrollment of approximately 1,304 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Hill High School West?

The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Hill High School West is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cherry Hill High School West rank in NJ?

Cherry Hill High School West ranks #1,834 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Cherry Hill High School West's MySchoolScout rating?

Cherry Hill High School West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Cherry Hill High School West?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Hill High School West has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cherry Hill High School West a charter school?

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

Is Cherry Hill High School West a Title I school?

No, Cherry Hill High School West is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Hill High School West?

27.8% of students at Cherry Hill High School West 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
1,304
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
104
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Camden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 08034)
20,138
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
43.8
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 08034; 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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