Palmyra High School

www.palmyraschools.com/o/phs

385 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palmyra High School, located at 5th and Weart Boulevard in Palmyra, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Palmyra School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. It fosters a close-knit learning environment, leveraging its position within a small borough to emphasize personalized attention and strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Palmyra High School is known for offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that aim to develop well-rounded individuals. The school maintains a focus on character development and academic excellence, striving to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both their studies and their civic responsibilities. By integrating traditional instruction with modern educational practices, the school aims to equip its student body with the skills necessary to navigate an evolving global landscape.

385

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmyra High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	67
Black	95
Asian	9
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
185 (48.4%)
Black
95 (24.9%)
Hispanic
67 (17.5%)
Two or More
24 (6.3%)
Asian
9 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Palmyra Public School District
Phone:	(856)786-9300
Website:	http://www.palmyraschools.com/o/phs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 84

Grade 10 97

Grade 11 91

Grade 12 113