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Perth Amboy High School
High School · Perth Amboy Public School District · Perth Amboy, NJ
A high school in Perth Amboy, NJ where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 EAGLE AVE, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- Math 10% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Perth Amboy High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perth Amboy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,766/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perth Amboy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,464
Median home value
$340,900
Median rent
$1,623/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08861; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Urban Leadership Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Perth Amboy Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Woodbridge Academy Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 285 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Perth Amboy Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $42,650NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perth Amboy High School is listed in Perth Amboy Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perth Amboy High School
Perth Amboy High School is a public high school in Perth Amboy, NJ, part of Perth Amboy Public School District, serving approximately 2,685 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,374 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Perth Amboy High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perth Amboy High School
What grades does Perth Amboy High School serve?
Perth Amboy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Perth Amboy High School?
Perth Amboy High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perth Amboy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy High School rank in NJ?
Perth Amboy High School ranks #2,374 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Perth Amboy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Perth Amboy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Perth Amboy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perth Amboy High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Perth Amboy High School a charter school?
No, Perth Amboy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perth Amboy High School a Title I school?
No, Perth Amboy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perth Amboy High School?
68.4% of students at Perth Amboy 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
- 2,685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (732) 376-6030
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08861)
- 58,264
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
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 08861; 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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