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Arthur P. Schalick High School vs. Penns Grove High School

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School Overview

School
Arthur P. Schalick High School
718 Centerton Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Penns Grove High School
334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 478 students in grades 9-12, Arthur P. Schalick High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 621 students in grades 9-12, Penns Grove High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
478 students
621 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arthur P. Schalick High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Penns Grove High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arthur P. Schalick High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Penns Grove High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arthur P. Schalick High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Penns Grove High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arthur P. Schalick High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsgrove Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Penns Grove High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1777 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#2016 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arthur P. Schalick High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Penns Grove High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arthur P. Schalick High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsgrove Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penns Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arthur P. Schalick High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsgrove Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penns Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arthur P. Schalick High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsgrove Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penns Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
90-94%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Arthur P. Schalick High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pittsgrove Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Penns Grove High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arthur P. Schalick High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Penns Grove High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
122
170
Grade 10 Students
125
168
Grade 11 Students
118
148
Grade 12 Students
113
135

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arthur P. Schalick High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsgrove Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Penns Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arthur P. Schalick High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsgrove Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Penns Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arthur P. Schalick High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsgrove Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Penns Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
72%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arthur P. Schalick High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsgrove Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Penns Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arthur P. Schalick High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsgrove Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Penns Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arthur P. Schalick High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsgrove Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Penns Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arthur P. Schalick High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsgrove Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Penns Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arthur P. Schalick High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsgrove Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Penns Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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