Absegami High School

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District

201 S WRANGLEBORO ROAD
GALLOWAY, NJ 08205

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1,130 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Absegami High School, located in Galloway, New Jersey, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, the school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience. The campus is centrally located in the Galloway community, serving as a hub for both academic instruction and a wide array of extracurricular activities that foster student engagement and school spirit.

Academically, Absegami offers a robust curriculum that includes college-preparatory courses, honors programs, and various elective options designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong reputation for its athletic programs—known as the "Braves"—as well as its dedication to the arts, including music, theater, and visual arts programs. By prioritizing a balance of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and community values, Absegami High School aims to cultivate a supportive environment that helps students develop the skills necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

1,130

Total Students

100.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Absegami High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	291
Black	274
Asian	93
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
436 (38.6%)
Hispanic
291 (25.8%)
Black
274 (24.3%)
Asian
93 (8.2%)
Two or More
29 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District
Phone:	(609)652-1372
Website:	http://gehrhsdnj.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ahs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	487
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	125

* 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 9 257

Grade 10 321

Grade 11 234

Grade 12 318