Allentown High School

www.ahs.ufrsd.net/

1,084 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Allentown High School, located at 27 High Street in Allentown, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary school for the Upper Freehold Regional School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. It draws students from both the historic borough of Allentown and the surrounding rural landscape of Upper Freehold Township, creating a unique community atmosphere that combines small-town values with diverse student perspectives.

Beyond its core curriculum, Allentown High School is well-regarded for its robust athletic programs, performing arts, and specialized vocational-technical partnerships. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college matriculation or career readiness. By maintaining active community engagement and supporting a range of student-led organizations, the institution aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are academically prepared and socially responsible citizens.

1,084

Total Students

83.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allentown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	898
Hispanic	68
Black	30
Asian	67
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
898 (83.0 %)
Hispanic
68 (6.3 %)
Asian
67 (6.2 %)
Black
30 (2.8 %)
Two or More
18 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Upper Freehold Regional School District
Phone:	(609)259-7292
Website:	http://www.ahs.ufrsd.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,084
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 252

Grade 10 266

Grade 11 271

Grade 12 294

Ungraded 1