Below Average
#2235 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Pleasantville High School
High School · Pleasantville Public School District · Pleasantville, NJ
A high school in Pleasantville, NJ where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 MILL ROAD, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
- Math 4% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pleasantville High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2021, to 8% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Pleasantville 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,877/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasantville), 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
$52,476
Median home value
$179,900
Median rent
$1,210/mo
College educated
10.8%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Learning Center AtlanticPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Atlantic City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,699 | Compare → |
| Mainland Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,171 | Compare → |
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.
Pleasantville Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $28,149NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasantville High School is listed in Pleasantville Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasantville High School
Pleasantville High School is a public high school in Pleasantville, NJ, part of Pleasantville Public School District, serving approximately 797 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,235 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasantville High School
What grades does Pleasantville High School serve?
Pleasantville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pleasantville High School?
Pleasantville High School has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasantville High School rank in NJ?
Pleasantville High School ranks #2,235 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pleasantville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasantville High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasantville High School a charter school?
No, Pleasantville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasantville High School a Title I school?
No, Pleasantville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasantville High School?
72.9% of students at Pleasantville 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
- 797
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (609) 383-6900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08232)
- 20,200
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 08232; 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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