Paulsboro High School

www.paulsboro.k12.nj.us

390 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Paulsboro High School, located at 670 N Delaware St in Paulsboro, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Paulsboro Public School District, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community pride and a deeply ingrained tradition of excellence, particularly in its athletic programs. The "Red Raiders" are a fixture in South Jersey sports, with a highly storied wrestling program that is recognized both statewide and nationally for its long-standing legacy of championships and competitive success.

Beyond its reputation in athletics, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and the workforce. Paulsboro High School offers a range of core academic subjects, extracurricular activities, and vocational opportunities designed to support student growth in a small-town environment. By balancing its rich historical identity with modern educational goals, the school strives to foster an environment where students are encouraged to achieve both inside the classroom and through community involvement.

390

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paulsboro High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	105
Black	175
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

Black
175 (44.9%)
Hispanic
105 (26.9%)
White
92 (23.6%)
Two or More
16 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Paulsboro School District
Phone:	(856)423-2222
Website:	http://www.paulsboro.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 100

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 93