Gloucester City High School is a comprehensive four-year community public high school that is based in Gloucester City, in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 739 students in grades 9-12, Gloucester City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gloucester City High School's student population of 739 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Colors
Red and White
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gloucester City 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 Gloucester City High School is 0.67, 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
#1384 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
19%
14%
White
51%
37%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gloucester City High School's ranking?
Gloucester City High School is ranked #1384 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Gloucester City High School often compared to?
Gloucester City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Audubon Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gloucester City High School?
The graduation rate of Gloucester City High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gloucester City High School?
739 students attend Gloucester City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gloucester City High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gloucester City High School?
Gloucester City High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gloucester City High School offer ?
Gloucester City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gloucester City High School part of?
Gloucester City High School is part of Gloucester City Public School District.
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