Cherry Hill High School East

east.chclc.org

2,087 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cherry Hill High School East, located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a large, highly regarded public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and diverse elective options. It consistently ranks among the top public schools in the state, frequently recognized for its commitment to high academic standards and preparing students for competitive post-secondary education.

Beyond its academic reputation, Cherry Hill East is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular life, boasting a wide variety of championship-caliber athletic programs, award-winning performing arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs. The school culture is deeply rooted in tradition and school spirit, fostering a competitive yet community-oriented atmosphere. With its strong emphasis on both intellectual development and personal growth, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, maintaining a long-standing tradition of excellence in the Cherry Hill School District.

2,087

Total Students

142.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Hill High School East
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,170
Hispanic	191
Black	147
Asian	471
Two or More	102
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,170 (56.1 %)
Asian
471 (22.6 %)
Hispanic
191 (9.2 %)
Black
147 (7.0 %)
Two or More
102 (4.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.0 %)

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:	Cherry Hill School District
Phone:	(856)424-2222
Website:	http://east.chclc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,087
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	142.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 9 533

Grade 10 502

Grade 11 536

Grade 12 511

Ungraded 5