At a glance
Reported students
150
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
363
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy: 150 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
8.1:1 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
- 128
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.5:1
What the reported data says about Camden Big Picture Learning Academy
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Camden. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Camden City School District. NCES reports 150 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 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.1:1, below 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 Black (67.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.3%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Camden Big Picture Learning Academy
- 1How do the reported 8.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.3%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic31.3%
- Black67.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 Camden City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School
High · Grades 09–12
179 reported students
Creative Arts High School
High · Grades 09–12
209 reported students
Camden High School
High · Grades 09–12
425 reported students
Eastside High School
High · Grades 09–12
512 reported students
Morgan Village Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
203 reported students
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
306 reported students
Public schools near Camden Big Picture Learning Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School High · Camden City School District | 09–12 | 179 | under 0.1 mi |
| Camden High School High · Camden City School District | 09–12 | 425 | under 0.1 mi |
| Creative Arts High School High · Camden City School District | 09–12 | 209 | under 0.1 mi |
| A.E. Burling High School High · Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District | 06–12 | 49 | 0.9 mi |
| Eastside High School High · Camden City School District | 09–12 | 512 | 1.3 mi |
| Camden County Technical School-Pennsauken High · Camden County Technical School District | 09–12 | 786 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Camden Big Picture Learning Academy
What grades does Camden Big Picture Learning Academy serve?
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Camden City School District.
How many students attend Camden Big Picture Learning Academy?
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy reported 150 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 128 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Camden Big Picture Learning Academy?
The calculated ratio is 8.1:1, based on 150 students and 18.5 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 Camden Big Picture Learning Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Camden Big Picture Learning Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.3% 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 Camden Big Picture Learning Academy in?
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy is part of Camden City School District, based in Camden, NJ, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Camden Big Picture Learning Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School (under 0.1 mi), Camden High School (under 0.1 mi), Creative Arts High School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.