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Atlantic City School District

1300 Atlantic Avenue, Citi Center, 5th Floor
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Atlantic City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,258 students in Atlantic City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Atlantic City School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
6,258 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
611 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Atlantic City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#594 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
38%
25%
49%
9%
23%
81%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
10%
% Hispanic
46%
34%
% Black
33%
15%
% White
3%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,907 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,838 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$212 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$193 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,907
$26,931
Spending / Student
$30,838
$25,828

Best Atlantic City School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Avenue School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 Ventnor Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Heights School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Filbert Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Sovereign Avenue School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N. Sovereign Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Texas Avenue School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2523 Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7350
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Atlantic City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 N Albany Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,699 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Brighton Avenue School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 N. Brighton Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Pennsylvania Ave School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7290
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Marmora Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7380
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Uptown School Complex
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
323 Madison Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-8809
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
New York Avenue School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
411 N New York Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280
Gr: PK-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Venice Park School
1601 N Penrose Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7270
Gr: PK | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,258 students.
What is the rank of Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District is ranked #593 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic City School District?
46% of Atlantic City School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Atlantic City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,838 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,258 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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