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Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts

Grades 09–12 · High · Somers Point, NJ · NCES 340001900269

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At a glance

Reported students

253

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

41

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

6.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

New Jersey high enrollment

17th percentile

Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

253

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts: 253 reported students.

State peer staffing position

5th percentile

6.2:1 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
381
Teachers (FTE)
39
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1

What the reported data says about Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Somers Point. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts. NCES reports 253 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 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.2:1, 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 (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.2%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts

  1. 1How do the reported 6.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.5%
Students with disabilities
23.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
74.7%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
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

  • White28.5%
  • Hispanic33.2%
  • Black34.4%
  • Asian1.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2%

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

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

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.

Public schools near Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Mainland Regional High School

High · Mainland Regional High School

09–121,1601.8 mi
Ocean City High School

High · Ocean City School District

09–121,1063.7 mi
Egg Harbor Township High School

High · Egg Harbor Township School District

09–122,2794.9 mi
Atlantic Regional School

High · Office of Education Department of Children and Families

09–1206.6 mi
Pleasantville High School

High · Pleasantville Public School District

09–129976.7 mi
Atlantic City High School

High · Atlantic City School District

09–121,7317.1 mi

Frequently asked questions about Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts

What grades does Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts serve?

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts.

How many students attend Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts?

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts reported 253 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 381 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts?

The calculated ratio is 6.2:1, based on 253 students and 41 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 Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

74.7% 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 Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts in?

Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts is part of Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts, based in Somers Point, NJ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mainland Regional High School (1.8 mi), Ocean City High School (3.7 mi), Egg Harbor Township High School (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.