For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,764 students in Atlantic City, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Atlantic City, NJ is Atlantic City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlantic City, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Atlantic City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Atlantic City, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atlantic City High School, with 66% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Atlantic City, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlantic City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Albany Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,764 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic Regional School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2562 Tilton Rd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 645-6748
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 645-6748
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Enlightenment Center
Alternative School
360 N South Carolina Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 839-5538
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 839-5538
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Atlantic City, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Reentry (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
26 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-6905
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-6905
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Atlantic City Transition Day Prog (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
314 North Pennsylvania Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-5851
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-5851
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Learning Center Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
300 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-8823
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-8823
Grades: 4-8
| 78 students
Oceanside Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1750 Bacharach Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-3485
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-3485
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
29 N. Ohio Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7360
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7360
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Atlantic City, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Atlantic City, NJ include Atlantic City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Atlantic City?
3 public high schools are located in Atlantic City.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic City?
Atlantic City public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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