At a glance
Reported students
512
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
363
Eastside High School: 512 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
9.7:1 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
- 524
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Eastside High School
Eastside High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Camden. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Camden City School District. NCES reports 512 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 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (70.9%) and Black (28.3%). English learners represent 28.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Eastside High School
- 1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 53 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White0.6%
- Hispanic70.9%
- Black28.3%
- Asian0.2%
- 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
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses 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.
Camden High School
High · Grades 09–12
425 reported students
Creative Arts High School
High · Grades 09–12
209 reported students
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School
High · Grades 09–12
179 reported students
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy
High · Grades 07–12
150 reported students
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
515 reported students
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
549 reported students
Public schools near Eastside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.E. Burling High School High · Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District | 06–12 | 49 | 0.7 mi |
| Camden County Technical School-Pennsauken High · Camden County Technical School District | 09–12 | 786 | 0.8 mi |
| Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School High · Camden City School District | 09–12 | 179 | 1.3 mi |
| Camden Big Picture Learning Academy High · Camden City School District | 07–12 | 150 | 1.3 mi |
| Camden High School High · Camden City School District | 09–12 | 425 | 1.3 mi |
| Creative Arts High School High · Camden City School District | 09–12 | 209 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Eastside High School
What grades does Eastside High School serve?
Eastside High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Camden City School District.
How many students attend Eastside High School?
Eastside High School reported 512 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 524 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Eastside High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 512 students and 53 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 Eastside High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Eastside High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Camden City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Eastside High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Eastside High School in?
Eastside High School 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 Eastside High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include A.E. Burling High School (0.7 mi), Camden County Technical School-Pennsauken (0.8 mi), Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.