Phillipsburg Alter Sec H. S. High School serves 60 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
10%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
88%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Phillipsburg Alter Sec H. S. High School?
60 students attend Phillipsburg Alter Sec H. S. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Phillipsburg Alter Sec H. S. High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Phillipsburg Alter Sec H. S. High School offer ?
Phillipsburg Alter Sec H. S. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phillipsburg Alter Sec H. S. High School part of?
Phillipsburg Alter Sec H. S. High School is part of Phillipsburg School District.
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