School Overview
Gloucester City Junior-Senior High School, located on Market Street in Gloucester City, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating as a unified facility, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. It functions as the centerpiece of the Gloucester City School District, balancing the transitional needs of middle schoolers with the college and career-preparatory requirements of high school students within a single campus structure.

The school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and clubs designed to foster student engagement and school spirit. As a focal point of the small, close-knit Gloucester City community, the institution places a strong value on local identity and providing a supportive educational setting. By consolidating the middle and high school years, the district aims to create a consistent educational experience that prepares its graduates for post-secondary success while maintaining strong ties to the heritage and values of the surrounding municipality.
739
Total Students
50.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gloucester City High School
Demographic Student Count
White379
Hispanic144
Black138
Asian49
Two or More19
American Indian6
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    379 (51.4%)
  • Hispanic
    144 (19.5%)
  • Black
    138 (18.7%)
  • Asian
    49 (6.6%)
  • Two or More
    19 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
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: Gloucester City Public School District
Phone: (856)456-7000
Website: http://ghs.gcsd.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 378
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38
Grades Taught
Grade 9 169
Grade 10 165
Grade 11 217
Grade 12 188

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gloucester City High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9169
Grade 10165
Grade 11217
Grade 12188
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gloucester City High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35548%
Male38251.7%
Not Specified20.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)