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#1991 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Creative Arts High School
High School · Camden City School District · Camden, NJ
A Camden City School District high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1875 Park Blvd, Camden, NJ 08104
- Math 6% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Creative Arts High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2021, to 12% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Creative Arts High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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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
$36,566
Median home value
$87,600
Median rent
$1,105/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Big Picture Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Camden High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Jdt Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Camden City School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #11 of 16
- District spending per student
- $44,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creative Arts High School is listed in Camden City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creative Arts High School
Creative Arts High School is a public high school in Camden, NJ, part of Camden City School District, serving approximately 202 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,991 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creative Arts High School
What grades does Creative Arts High School serve?
Creative Arts High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Creative Arts High School?
Creative Arts High School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts High School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creative Arts High School rank in NJ?
Creative Arts High School ranks #1,991 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Creative Arts High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creative Arts High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Creative Arts High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creative Arts High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Creative Arts High School a charter school?
No, Creative Arts High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creative Arts High School a Title I school?
No, Creative Arts High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creative Arts High School?
49.5% of students at Creative Arts 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
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (856) 966-6267
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 08104)
- 21,508
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 08104; 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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