Pennsauken High School

Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District

high.pennsauken.net/

1,588 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pennsauken High School, located at 800 Hylton Road in Pennsauken, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary school for the Pennsauken School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus offers a wide range of academic programs, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, alongside various vocational and technical training opportunities designed to equip students with practical skills for the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Pennsauken High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a robust selection of extracurricular activities. The school boasts an active athletic program—the "Indians"—and hosts numerous clubs, performing arts groups, and community service organizations. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal development and school spirit, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to the broader community.

1,588

Total Students

103.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pennsauken High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	930
Black	363
Asian	156
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
930 (58.6%)
Black
363 (22.9%)
Asian
156 (9.8%)
White
103 (6.5%)
Two or More
32 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District
Phone:	(856)662-8500
Website:	http://high.pennsauken.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,026
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	152

* 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 9 361

Grade 10 403

Grade 11 394

Grade 12 430