Perth Amboy High School

Perth Amboy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
300 Eagle Ave,  Perth Amboy, NJ
Amboy Avenue Neighborhood
Perth Amboy Public School District
3.4
3.5
2,658 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Daisy Rodriguez
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
187
Full Time Teachers
187
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
520
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
38.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
1
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
151:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
93.8%
Black
4.7%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 344 Students
Kean University 310 Students
Montclair State University 263 Students
The College of New Jersey 185 Students
Middlesex College 165 Students
New York University 139 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 135 Students
Seton Hall University 134 Students
Monmouth University 132 Students
Rowan University 127 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 110 Students
Psychology 107 Students
Biology 81 Students
Nursing 79 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Criminology 39 Students
Accounting 37 Students
Finance 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 259 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
11/1/2024
The school is not horrible but it isn't the best it could be. we are in a 300 million dollar school but it doesn't feel like home more like a hospital. they restrict a lot of things we do such as having posters up to represent accomplishments, supporting our sports teams or even putting our safety first. The school is mandating uniforms and a cellphone policy but doesn't emphasise any drugs in school, no weapons or even no threats. Our school isn't what we are used to as before we had an older, homey school where it felt like a real high school. In this school, they are cutting the majority of our clubs and sports and everyone's trying to fight it and they aren't supporting the students well being. I would like for our school to be an enjoyable and safe place.
3.0 Junior
10/14/2024
There have been many police involved incidents in this school and this needs to change/stop. Not many students feel safe in this school and many believe that the college readiness just isn't quite there.
3.0 Alum
8/19/2024
I enjoyed being a part of school that was so involved in it's culture. Perth Amboy is a very diverse town and this was apparent in the school settings. I will say I had to advocate for myself to get the things I needed from my school, but this only taught me to advocate for myself in my higher education settings.
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3.5 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/24/2020
Excellent!!!! Great school for your children to be at.
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5.0 student
1/2/2018
I love and miss my high school
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5.0 parent
12/22/2016
We are so excited about all of the changes that have happened at the high school this school year. The school looks better than ever and the administration truly cares about the students and staff. Great place to be!
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4.0 student
4/12/2012
Perth Amboy HS is not an "ideal" hs at all, but it has produced many successful students. I graduated 2 yrs ago and am attending one of the top colleges in NJ. The community in which the high school is in is an urban community, thus there are a lack of conventional resources (money, books, class siz...
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