Deptford Township High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in Deptford Township, in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is the sole secondary school of Deptford Township Schools.
Serving 1,100 students in grades 9-12, Deptford Township 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deptford Township High School's student population of 1,100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 19, 2026
School Rankings
Deptford Township High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deptford Township High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
19%
34%
Black
27%
15%
White
46%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deptford Township High School's ranking?
Deptford Township High School is ranked #1783 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deptford Township High School?
The graduation rate of Deptford Township High School is 86%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Deptford Township High School?
1,100 students attend Deptford Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Deptford Township High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deptford Township High School?
Deptford Township High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deptford Township High School offer ?
Deptford Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deptford Township High School part of?
Deptford Township High School is part of Deptford Township Public School District.
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