PHILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
PHILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Phillipsburg School District school district, located in PHILLIPSBURG, NJ with about 1,663 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 124 teachers, PHILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
PHILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL, located in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, is the primary public secondary school serving the students of the Phillipsburg School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the institution is perhaps most widely recognized for its long-standing athletic tradition, particularly its historic and highly competitive football rivalry with Easton Area High School, which is one of the oldest and most celebrated high school sports traditions in the country.
Beyond its athletic reputation, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus at 1 Stateliner Blvd serves as a hub for student development, providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, clubs, and service organizations that foster leadership and school pride under the "Stateliner" mascot.
For more information, contact PHILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL at (908) 454-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
PHILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PHILLIPSBURG, NJ with about 1,663 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Phillipsburg School District
- Total Students:
- 1,663
- Teachers:
- 124.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,663 students
- White
- 65.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.7%
- Black or African American
- 13.2%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.