Allentown High School

Summary:

Allentown High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Allentown, New Jersey, with a student population of 1,084. The school is part of the Robbinsville Public School District, which is ranked 253 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Allentown High School consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of New Jersey high schools, with strong academic performance on state assessments, particularly among its Hispanic and Special Education student subgroups. The school boasts an impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.7% to 98.4% over the past 5 years, and an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.0% to 0.2%. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.2% in 2018-2019 to 13.0% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. Interestingly, Allentown High School's student population is predominantly White, in contrast to nearby schools like Hightstown High School and Mercer High School, which have much more diverse student populations.

Despite its strong academic performance, Allentown High School's spending per student ($8,870 in 2018-2019) is lower than the state average and significantly lower than some nearby schools, such as Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy ($22,784) and Mercer High School ($52,381). This suggests that Allentown High School is able to achieve its impressive outcomes with relatively lower per-student funding compared to some of its neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 27 High Street
       Allentown, NJ  08501-0278


(609) 259-7292

District: Upper Freehold Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,870 Help


Feeder schools for Allentown High School:

Elementary:    Newell Elementary School
Middle:    Stonebridge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  1,084

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.8%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Asian:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.8% Help


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Compare Details Allentown High School ranks better than 63.3% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Allentown High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), Hispanic (6.3%), Asian (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Allentown High School is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Allentown High School employs 83.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Allentown High School is $8,870.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Allentown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Allentown High School 155th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Allentown High School in the ranking list.)

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Upper Freehold Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Freehold Regional School District 253rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Allentown High School

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Rank History for all students at Allentown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.83 90th 343 73.8%
2004 69.04 119th 348 65.8%
2005 61.41 171st 351 51.3%
2006 60.83 183rd 357 48.7%
2007 73.57 98th 361 72.9%
2008 70.26 125th 359 65.2%
2009 74.28 101st 370 72.7%
2010 66.38 149th 371 59.8%
2011 63.04 177th 378 53.2%
2012 63.47 182nd 388 53.1%
2013 69.98 132nd 396 66.7%
2014 68.60 142nd 411 65.5%
2015 54.64 111th 406 72.7%
2016 59.77 105th 409 74.3%
2017 60.75 105th 411 74.5%
2018 63.67 96th 415 76.9%
2019 63.90 101st 416 75.7%
2021 60.82 104th 405 74.3%
2022 55.12 131st 415 68.4%
2023 50.31 155th 422 63.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Allentown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.27 46th 355 87.0%
2019 77.65 49th 349 86.0%
2021 69.16 54th 333 83.8%
2022 40.45 162nd 344 52.9%
2023 62.18 74th 339 78.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Allentown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.02 130th 345 62.3%
2019 99.05 5th 347 98.6%
2023 54.29 82nd 344 76.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Allentown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.65 132nd 403 67.2%
2019 53.62 155th 408 62.0%
2021 59.60 116th 402 71.1%
2022 59.66 94th 414 77.3%
2023 47.61 162nd 416 61.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Allentown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.53 133rd 405 67.2%
2019 59.51 114th 407 72.0%
2021 62.53 93rd 402 76.9%
2022 51.30 133rd 410 67.6%
2023 47.54 156th 414 62.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Allentown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.06 134th 175 23.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Allentown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.35 48th 266 82.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Allentown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.89 145th 368 60.6%
2021 83.35 30th 374 92.0%
2022 68.55 62nd 382 83.8%
2023 58.38 103rd 385 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at Allentown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.25 136th 340 60.0%
2019 47.82 137th 339 59.6%
2021 44.28 146th 336 56.5%
2022 47.98 132nd 335 60.6%
2023 39.61 166th 335 50.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Allentown High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 774 48 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 843
1989 762 41 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1990 741 33 13 18 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1991 733 35 8 17 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1992 704 42 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 770
1993 708 25 15 11 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1994 722 32 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1995 835 37 19 10 0 n/a n/a 0 901
1996 835 37 19 10 0 n/a n/a 0 901
1998 887 31 17 25 0 n/a n/a 0 960
1999 942 33 18 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1021
2000 819 34 15 16 2 n/a n/a -1 885
2001 812 32 22 12 0 n/a n/a 0 878
2002 746 24 27 22 0 n/a n/a 0 819
2003 746 24 27 22 0 n/a n/a 0 819
2004 849 30 33 30 0 n/a n/a 0 942
2005 879 32 37 33 1 n/a n/a 0 982
2006 1033 42 37 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1151
2007 970 32 40 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1075
2008 972 37 32 29 2 n/a n/a 0 1072
2009 1020 50 27 37 2 1 0 0 1137
2010 1044 57 32 43 2 1 0 0 1179
2011 1012 54 31 45 1 0 2 0 1145
2012 1061 64 34 44 2 0 7 0 1212
2013 1061 71 49 38 2 0 12 0 1233
2014 1046 75 49 55 3 0 24 0 1252
2015 1070 74 49 62 2 0 26 0 1283
2016 1062 84 47 72 1 0 25 0 1291
2017 1081 69 35 70 1 0 19 0 1275
2018 1090 55 33 55 0 0 12 0 1245
2019 1062 55 36 45 0 1 7 0 1206
2020 1044 38 49 37 1 1 6 0 1176
2021 1013 40 47 50 1 1 14 0 1166
2022 957 37 63 52 1 1 19 1 1131
2023 898 30 67 68 1 0 18 2 1084

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Allentown High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 843 56.0 15.0 n/a
1989 823 62.0 13.2 n/a
1990 805 59.0 13.6 1.7
1991 793 60.0 13.2 2.5
1992 770 63.0 12.2 4.5
1993 759 61.9 12.3 5
1994 775 63.8 12.1 5.4
1995 901 66.4 13.6 4.3
1996 901 66.4 13.6 4.3
1998 960 68.6 14.0 4.4
1999 1021 71.5 14.3 2.9
2000 885 68.0 13.0 3
2001 878 69.1 12.7 2.6
2002 819 66.5 12.3 2.3
2003 819 66.5 12.3 2.3
2004 942 70.5 13.4 2.3
2005 982 75.2 13.1 n/a
2006 1151 79.0 14.6 2
2007 1075 81.0 13.3 2.9
2008 1072 70.0 15.3 2.1
2009 1137 81.0 11.9 2.6
2010 1179 76.0 15.5 3.4
2011 1145 64.6 17.7 5
2012 1212 64.9 18.6 6.4
2013 1233 58.1 21.2 6.6
2014 1252 68.2 18.3 8.5
2015 1283 95.0 13.5 10.2
2016 1291 95.0 13.5 11.2
2017 1275 93.9 13.5 9.6
2018 1245 92.7 13.4 8.1
2019 1206 89.4 13.4 6.8
2020 1176 86.7 13.5 6.3
2021 1166 81.6 14.2 4.5
2022 1131 81.3 13.9 4.2
2023 1084 83.3 13.0 4.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Allentown High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 843 56.0 15.0 n/a
1989 823 62.0 13.2 n/a
1990 805 59.0 13.6 1.7
1991 793 60.0 13.2 2.5
1992 770 63.0 12.2 4.5
1993 759 61.9 12.3 5
1994 775 63.8 12.1 5.4
1995 901 66.4 13.6 4.3
1996 901 66.4 13.6 4.3
1998 960 68.6 14.0 4.4
1999 1021 71.5 14.3 2.9
2000 885 68.0 13.0 3
2001 878 69.1 12.7 2.6
2002 819 66.5 12.3 2.3
2003 819 66.5 12.3 2.3
2004 942 70.5 13.4 2.3
2005 982 75.2 13.1 n/a
2006 1151 79.0 14.6 2
2007 1075 81.0 13.3 2.9
2008 1072 70.0 15.3 2.1
2009 1137 81.0 11.9 2.6
2010 1179 76.0 15.5 3.4
2011 1145 64.6 17.7 5
2012 1212 64.9 18.6 6.4
2013 1233 58.1 21.2 6.6
2014 1252 68.2 18.3 8.5
2015 1283 95.0 13.5 10.2
2016 1291 95.0 13.5 11.2
2017 1275 93.9 13.5 9.6
2018 1245 92.7 13.4 8.1
2019 1206 89.4 13.4 6.8
2020 1176 86.7 13.5 6.3
2021 1166 81.6 14.2 4.5
2022 1131 81.3 13.9 4.2
2023 1084 83.3 13.0 4.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Allentown High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $234 (2.6%) $8,636 (97.4%) $8,870

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Allentown High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 101st of 416 High schoolsRanks 155th of 422 High schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Allentown High School)62.662
 0.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Freehold Regional School District)62.662
 0.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Allentown High School)43.722.9
 20.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Upper Freehold Regional School District)43.722.9
 20.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Allentown High School)76.154.3
 21.8%
   9th Grade Geometry (Upper Freehold Regional School District)76.154.3
 21.8%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
10th Grade Algebra I (Allentown High School)11.510
 1.5%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Upper Freehold Regional School District)11.510
 1.5%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Allentown High School)39.721.5
 18.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Upper Freehold Regional School District)49.242.3
 6.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Allentown High School)50.847
 3.8%
   End of Course Geometry (Upper Freehold Regional School District)50.847
 3.8%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Allentown High School)61.280
 18.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (Upper Freehold Regional School District)61.880
 18.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12061084
 10.1%
African American5530
 45.5%
American Indian01
Asian3667
 86.1%
Hispanic4568
 51.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1062898
 15.4%
Two or More Races718
 157.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.8%4.8%
 2%


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Allentown High School ranks 155th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Allentown High School are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Allentown High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Newell Elementary School
Middle : Stonebridge Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,084 students attended Allentown High School.


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