Maple Shade High School

mshs.mapleshade.org/

944 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Maple Shade High School, located at 180 Frederick Avenue in Maple Shade, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Maple Shade School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility among its student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond its academic offerings, Maple Shade High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, performing arts, and diverse student clubs. The school prides itself on its community-oriented atmosphere, striving to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By focusing on both the intellectual and character development of its students, the school aims to produce well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their community and the broader world.

944

Total Students

84.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maple Shade High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	290
Black	148
Asian	26
Two or More	53
American Indian	2

White
425 (45.0%)
Hispanic
290 (30.7%)
Black
148 (15.7%)
Two or More
53 (5.6%)
Asian
26 (2.8%)
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:	Maple Shade School District
Phone:	(856)779-2880
Website:	http://mshs.mapleshade.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	944
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 7 174

Grade 8 171

Grade 9 144

Grade 10 155

Grade 11 161

Grade 12 139