Arthur L. Johnson High School

alj.clarkschools.org

785 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arthur L. Johnson High School, located in Clark, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary school for the township. Operating as part of the Clark Public School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and its diverse extracurricular landscape. It provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and career readiness, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development within the local community.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for being the home of the "Crusaders" and maintains a robust spirit through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and various student clubs. The facility on Westfield Avenue serves as a central hub for student life in Clark, emphasizing a balanced approach to education where students are encouraged to engage in competitive sports, community service, and leadership opportunities. Overall, Arthur L. Johnson High School functions as a focal point for the township, prioritizing a supportive culture that aims to challenge students while helping them navigate their transition into adulthood.

785

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur L. Johnson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	591
Hispanic	147
Black	21
Asian	17
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
591 (75.4%)
Hispanic
147 (18.8%)
Black
21 (2.7%)
Asian
17 (2.2%)
Two or More
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
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:	Clark Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)382-0910
Website:	http://alj.clarkschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 9 183

Grade 10 202

Grade 11 211

Grade 12 189