Phillipsburg High School

1 Stateliner Blvd.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865

www.pburgsd.net

1,794 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,794

Total Students

136.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phillipsburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	935
Hispanic	377
Black	343
Asian	71
Two or More	61
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
935 (52.2 %)
Hispanic
377 (21.0 %)
Black
343 (19.1 %)
Asian
71 (4.0 %)
Two or More
61 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Phillipsburg School District
Phone:	(908)454-3400
Website:	http://www.pburgsd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	136.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	737
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 9 400

Grade 10 422

Grade 11 467

Grade 12 413

Ungraded 92