Serving 731 students in grades 9-12, Arthur L. Johnson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arthur L. Johnson High School's student population of 731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arthur L. Johnson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur L. Johnson High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
79%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur L. Johnson High School's ranking?
Arthur L. Johnson High School is ranked #906 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Arthur L. Johnson High School often compared to?
Arthur L. Johnson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westfield Senior High School, Middletown High School South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arthur L. Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of Arthur L. Johnson High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Arthur L. Johnson High School?
731 students attend Arthur L. Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Arthur L. Johnson High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur L. Johnson High School?
Arthur L. Johnson High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arthur L. Johnson High School offer ?
Arthur L. Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arthur L. Johnson High School part of?
Arthur L. Johnson High School is part of Clark Township Public School District.
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