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Deptford Township High School

High School · Deptford Township Public School District · Deptford, NJ

A high school in Deptford, NJ where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

575 S FOX RUN RD, Deptford, NJ 08096

  • Math 19% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-6.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-22.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.9 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-24.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation25.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$21,788
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at Deptford Township High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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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 Proficiency31%(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 25% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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

33.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Deptford Township 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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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

$89,483

Median home value

$248,400

Median rent

$1,446/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08096; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
25.2% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·20 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bankbridge Regional SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–121.5 mi535Compare →
Bethany Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.5 mi11Compare →
Gateway Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.27–121.6 mi875Compare →
Gloucester County Institute of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified6.89–121.7 mi1,639Compare →

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.

Deptford Township Public School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$21,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Deptford Township High School is listed in Deptford Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Deptford Township High School

Deptford Township High School is a public high school in Deptford, NJ, part of Deptford Township Public School District, serving approximately 1,100 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,220 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deptford Township High School

What grades does Deptford Township High School serve?

Deptford Township High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Deptford Township High School?

Deptford Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deptford Township High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deptford Township High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deptford Township High School rank in NJ?

Deptford Township High School ranks #2,220 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Deptford Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deptford Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Deptford Township High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deptford Township High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Deptford Township High School a charter school?

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

Is Deptford Township High School a Title I school?

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

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

33.3% of students at Deptford Township 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
1,100
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
86
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gloucester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 08096)
35,896
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
41.1
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 08096; 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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