School Overview
South Amboy Middle/High School, located at 200 Governor Harold G. Hoffman Plaza in South Amboy, New Jersey, serves as the central secondary education hub for the local community. As a combined middle and high school facility, it offers a continuous educational experience for students in grades 6 through 12. The school is part of the South Amboy School District and is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a close-knit environment where staff, students, and families can build strong, long-term relationships throughout the students' secondary years.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The institution offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that foster leadership and school spirit. By maintaining a smaller student body size compared to neighboring regional districts, South Amboy Middle/High School focuses on providing personalized attention and support, ensuring that students have the resources necessary to navigate both the academic challenges of middle school and the more rigorous requirements of high school graduation.
616
Total Students
43.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Amboy Middle/High School
Demographic Student Count
White219
Hispanic282
Black78
Asian23
Two or More13
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    282 (45.8%)
  • White
    219 (35.6%)
  • Black
    78 (12.7%)
  • Asian
    23 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: South Amboy School District
Phone: (732)316-7669
Website: http://mhs.sapublicschools.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 303
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 58
Grades Taught
Grade 6 105
Grade 7 104
Grade 8 75
Grade 9 76
Grade 10 82
Grade 11 88
Grade 12 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Amboy Middle/High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6105
Grade 7104
Grade 875
Grade 976
Grade 1082
Grade 1188
Grade 1286
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Amboy Middle/High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27745%
Male33955%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)