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Perth Amboy High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|PERTH AMBOY, New Jersey|Perth Amboy Public School District

PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861

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School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,685
Student:Teacher
14.9:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
68.4%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
45%
45th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
8%
17th percentile in NJ
Graduation Rate
82%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.7%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
18 courses offered
307 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
2 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
360 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
916 test takers
Athletics
24 sports, 24 teams
955 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1
Worse than average in NJ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
2,596
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
197
100% fully certified
Counselors
14
Psychologists
5
Social Workers
3
Nurses
4
Security Staff
24
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$42,650
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$29,247
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$33,792
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 75%Local 9%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
13.7%
Below 150% poverty line
6.3%
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Uninsured residents
10.8%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,433
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,272
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
47%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Other Health Impairment
289 (23%)
Autism
285 (22%)
Specific Learning Disability
244 (19%)
Speech/Language Impairment
239 (19%)
Intellectual Disability
84 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
62 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,769
Current enrollment
Growing(+13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 27, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
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Frequently Asked Questions about Perth Amboy High School

Enrollment at Perth Amboy High School stands at 2,685 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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