PENNS GROVE HIGH SCHOOL

Penns Grove High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District school district, located in CARNEYS POINT, NJ with about 492 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Penns Grove High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Penns Grove High School, located in Carneys Point, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals through various extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its core curriculum, Penns Grove High School offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations designed to engage students outside of the classroom. These activities play a vital role in building school spirit and cultivating leadership skills among the student body. By focusing on a combination of rigorous coursework and active student participation, the school strives to create a supportive culture that helps students navigate the challenges of adolescence while preparing them to contribute effectively to their local community and beyond.

For more information, contact Penns Grove High School at (856) 299-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

334 HARDING HIGHWAY
CARNEYS POINT, NJ 08069-1369
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PENNS GROVE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CARNEYS POINT, NJ with about 492 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
492
Teachers:
50
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 492 students

Black or African American
39.2%
Hispanic/Latino
34.8%
White
26.0%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.