Allentown High School is a public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from three communities in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Upper Freehold Regional School District. The school serves students from Allentown Borough and Upper Freehold Township.
Serving 1,033 students in grades 9-12, Allentown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,033 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allentown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Allentown High School's student population of 1,033 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,033 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Rankings
Allentown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allentown High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
80%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allentown High School's ranking?
Allentown High School is ranked #1115 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Allentown High School often compared to?
Allentown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Burlington County Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Allentown High School?
The graduation rate of Allentown High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Allentown High School?
1,033 students attend Allentown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Allentown High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Allentown High School?
Allentown High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Allentown High School offer ?
Allentown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Allentown High School part of?
Allentown High School is part of Upper Freehold Regional School District.
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