At a glance
Reported students
112
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
156
Atlantic County High School: 112 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 131
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.4:1
What the reported data says about Atlantic County High School
Atlantic County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Mays Landing. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Atlantic County Special Services School District. NCES reports 112 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (32.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Atlantic County High School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.1%
- Hispanic32.1%
- Black29.5%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Atlantic County Special Services School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Atlantic County High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County Institute of Technology High · Atlantic County Vocational School District | 09–12 | 1,852 | 0.3 mi |
| Oakcrest High School High · Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District | 09–12 | 949 | 1.5 mi |
| Egg Harbor Township High School High · Egg Harbor Township School District | 09–12 | 2,279 | 4.6 mi |
| Atlantic Regional School High · Office of Education Department of Children and Families | 09–12 | 0 | 6.7 mi |
| Cedar Creek High School High · Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District | 09–12 | 928 | 8.6 mi |
| Mainland Regional High School High · Mainland Regional High School | 09–12 | 1,160 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic County High School
What grades does Atlantic County High School serve?
Atlantic County High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Atlantic County Special Services School District.
How many students attend Atlantic County High School?
Atlantic County High School reported 112 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 131 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Atlantic County High School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 112 students and 7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Atlantic County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Atlantic County High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Atlantic County Special Services School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Atlantic County High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Atlantic County High School in?
Atlantic County High School is part of Atlantic County Special Services School District, based in Mays Landing, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Atlantic County High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Atlantic County Institute of Technology (0.3 mi), Oakcrest High School (1.5 mi), Egg Harbor Township High School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.