Serving 315 students in grades 9-12, New Egypt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Egypt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
New Egypt High School's student population of 315 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Egypt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Egypt High School is 0.31, 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
#1105 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
82%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Egypt High School's ranking?
New Egypt High School is ranked #1105 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are New Egypt High School often compared to?
New Egypt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manchester Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Egypt High School?
The graduation rate of New Egypt High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend New Egypt High School?
315 students attend New Egypt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of New Egypt High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Egypt High School?
New Egypt High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Egypt High School offer ?
New Egypt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Egypt High School part of?
New Egypt High School is part of Plumsted Township School District.
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