Penns Grove High School

Penns Grove High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
334 Harding Hwy,  Carneys Point, NJ
Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District
3.5
3.4
549 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Lory O'brien
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
44.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
142:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
43.9%
Black
36.5%
White
17.5%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rowan University 89 Students
Stockton University 65 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 64 Students
Temple University 57 Students
Montclair State University 48 Students
Salem Community College 46 Students
Penn State 32 Students
Rider University 32 Students
Drexel University 31 Students
University of Delaware 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 35 Students
Business 29 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Biology 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Arts 12 Students
Graphic Design 8 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 26 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
3/20/2025
It's interesting to say least getting good grades but teachers get side tracked easily by students who are not even doing work. The teachers and students have interesting dynamic and fights have happened .
3.0 Alum
1/6/2020
I feel as though Pennsgrove high did not prepare me for college at all. I'm in school for nursing and the science department needs improvement to help their students to excel. The best part about Pennsgrove are the sports which we seem to excel in. Overall, it's not horrible.
3.0 NicheUser
12/10/2015
It's an good environment and all, but here are some things that's not right. Courses can be easy but the learning process is like another story..
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
1.0 other
3/8/2020
Everyone involved with this school should be ashamed of themselves. Parents who say it’s great and kids are excited are lying. You are failing your kids, failing your community and failing yourselves. I understand one Starbucks location probably has a bigger operating budget but it is clear that no...
5.0 parent
2/1/2020
The teachers are very friendly and have a genuine concern for my kids academic goals.
2.0 student
12/31/2019
I wish my education level was better. Test Scores. Our AP choices. I wish we weren’t FORCED to take standardized test, but it’s the only thing this school does to even help our future. Besides that, we are set up to fail and they don’t even realize. Even our top students can’t create a great resume...
4.0 parent
7/13/2012
My daughter loves this school. She takes advantage of all of the wonderful opportunities the district offers and has been inspired to do her best by many teachers throughout the district. She understands that her success is due to family support FIRST and the wonderful teaching that is provided. It'...

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Penns Grove High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Carneys Point, NJ, in the Carneys Point neighborhood, and is served by the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 549 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Penns Grove High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $278,793. Discover additional schools in the area, like Penns Grove Middle School, Paul W. Carleton Elementary School, Field Street Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Carneys Point has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Penns Grove High School.

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