Egg Harbor Township High School is a comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Egg Harbor Township in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Egg Harbor Township Schools.
Serving 2,299 students in grades 9-12, Egg Harbor 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Egg Harbor Township High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Egg Harbor Township High School's student population of 2,299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 203 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
203 teachers
Year Founded
1983
Colors
Black, Silver
School Rankings
Egg Harbor 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 Egg Harbor Township High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1627 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
30%
34%
Black
10%
15%
White
39%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Egg Harbor Township High School's ranking?
Egg Harbor Township High School is ranked #1627 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Egg Harbor Township High School often compared to?
Egg Harbor Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mainland Regional High School, Absegami High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Egg Harbor Township High School?
The graduation rate of Egg Harbor Township High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Egg Harbor Township High School?
2,299 students attend Egg Harbor Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Egg Harbor Township High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Egg Harbor Township High School?
Egg Harbor Township High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Egg Harbor Township High School offer ?
Egg Harbor Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Egg Harbor Township High School part of?
Egg Harbor Township High School is part of Egg Harbor Township School District.
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