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#1900 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Gloucester City High School
High School · Gloucester City Public School District · Gloucester City, NJ
A high school in Gloucester City, NJ where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 MARKET STREET, Gloucester City, NJ 08030
- Math 22% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gloucester City High School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gloucester City High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$66,190
Median home value
$169,700
Median rent
$1,498/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Gloucester City Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gloucester City High School is listed in Gloucester City Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gloucester City High School
Gloucester City High School is a public high school in Gloucester City, NJ, part of Gloucester City Public School District, serving approximately 731 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,900 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gloucester City High School
What grades does Gloucester City High School serve?
Gloucester City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gloucester City High School?
Gloucester City High School has an enrollment of approximately 731 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gloucester City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gloucester City High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gloucester City High School rank in NJ?
Gloucester City High School ranks #1,900 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Gloucester City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gloucester City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Gloucester City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gloucester City High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gloucester City High School a charter school?
No, Gloucester City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gloucester City High School a Title I school?
No, Gloucester City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gloucester City High School?
59.0% of students at Gloucester City 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
- 731
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (856) 456-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08030)
- 13,185
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 08030; 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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