New Egypt High School

www.newegypt.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=9

315 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Egypt High School, located on Evergreen Road in New Egypt, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Plumsted Township School District. As a smaller, community-centered high school, it is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students often benefit from more personalized attention from faculty and staff compared to larger neighboring districts. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, a variety of elective courses, and opportunities for extracurricular engagement in sports, arts, and student organizations.

Beyond its academic offerings, New Egypt High School places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school’s culture is often defined by its strong community spirit and "Warrior" pride, which permeates its athletic programs and school-wide events. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to develop well-rounded students who are equipped to navigate the challenges of modern society.

315

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Egypt High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	41
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	2

White
260 (82.5 %)
Hispanic
41 (13.0 %)
Black
9 (2.9 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Plumsted Township School District
Phone:	(609)758-6800
Website:	http://www.newegypt.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=9
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 87

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 72

Grade 12 77

Ungraded 7