Camden High School

chs.camden.k12.nj.us

421 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Camden High School, located at 1875 Park Boulevard in Camden, New Jersey, is an institution with a deep-rooted historical legacy. Historically known as "The Castle on the Hill" due to its iconic, fortress-like Gothic architecture, the original structure served as a prominent landmark in the city for over a century. In recent years, the district underwent a massive redevelopment project, resulting in a state-of-the-art facility that modernizes the learning environment while aiming to preserve the school's storied heritage and its significance to the Camden community.

Academically and athletically, Camden High School serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Camden City School District. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, supplemented by various extracurricular programs and a tradition-rich athletic department. The school remains a focal point for civic pride in Camden, reflecting the city’s ongoing efforts to revitalize its public education system and provide its students with the resources, technology, and support necessary to thrive in an evolving academic landscape.

421

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camden High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	134
Black	280
Two or More	2

Black
280 (66.5 %)
Hispanic
134 (31.8 %)
White
5 (1.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Camden City School District
Phone:	(856)966-5100
Website:	http://chs.camden.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 109

Grade 10 103

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 77

Ungraded 51