Pleasantville High School

www.pps-nj.us/pps/Schools/High%20School/

924 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pleasantville High School, located at 701 Mill Road in Pleasantville, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Pleasantville School District, the school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes academic growth, career readiness, and personal development. The campus facilitates a range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities designed to foster student engagement and community spirit.

Beyond its core educational mission, Pleasantville High School acts as a vital hub for the surrounding area, focusing on inclusivity and the success of its students in an evolving global landscape. The administration and faculty prioritize a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique needs of its pupils, encouraging them to excel both inside and outside the classroom. By balancing rigorous coursework with developmental initiatives, the school strives to empower its graduates to become responsible, productive, and well-rounded citizens.

924

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasantville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	587
Black	284
Asian	17
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
587 (63.5 %)
Black
284 (30.7 %)
Asian
17 (1.8 %)
White
15 (1.6 %)
Two or More
14 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6 %)
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:	Pleasantville Public School District
Phone:	(609)383-6900
Website:	http://www.pps-nj.us/pps/Schools/High%20School/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	924
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	661
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 9 225

Grade 10 241

Grade 11 242

Grade 12 185

Ungraded 31