Pennsauken High School

Pennsauken, NJ 08110

Phone: (856) 662-8500
District: Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District

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public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1588 students

Pennsauken High School, a public school located in Pennsauken, NJ, serves grades 9-12 in the Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Pennsauken High School is a public school located in Pennsauken, NJ. 1588 students attend Pennsauken High School.

School Ratings

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Test Scores 2/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 New Jersey Student Learning Assessments data from New Jersey Department of Education, and using 2025 New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment data from New Jersey Department of Education.
College Readiness 1/10 The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from New Jersey Department of Education, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.

Posted: September 20, 2025

I have 2 daughters in the high school and couldn't be happier with the quality education they receive and the level of support they have gotten from their teachers.

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Posted: December 30, 2022

I worked one year here, and generally speaking, this school is a stinking dumpster fire. There are several really great teachers, but they receive zero support from administration. Eight out of ten kids I taught, were at least 3 years below grade level, and 9 out of 10 spent all day playing on $1000 iPhone, and hadn't picked up a pencil (much less owned one!) since elementary school. A motivated student COULD get a quality education here, in much the same way they could from the top of Mt. Everest, the middle of a desert, or stationed on the International Space Station -- it would be quite a lonely endeavor. I would rather have a root canal without anesthesia, while my hair was on fire, than to set foot in this school again.

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QUANDALE DINGLE GOES TO THIS SCHOOL SO ITS A 12/10

Posted: February 8, 2022

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Posted: January 11, 2021

Pennsauken High School has really changed over the past 5 years. My freshman year of Highschool was a big change, they added Trades to the High School which will be optional to students. These Trades consist of Electrical, JROTC, Automotive Tech, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Fire and Emergency Medical Service, HVARC, and lastly Welding. They have also have redon the Football Field and have Made a Field House. In the town of Pennsauken you have another High School, This is called Camden County Technical School which offers a lot but from my experience in both High Schools I will always choose Pennsauken High.

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Posted: July 6, 2020

2/10 , this is one of the worst staffs for a school ive ever seen. its disgusting and embarrassing to pennsauken

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Posted: June 6, 2015

Both of my daughters attended Pennsauken Schools from 2002-2013. The schools have deteriorated terribly. I think as administration changed to the current administration it has had a huge impact on the quality of services, the dedication and commitment of the teachers and the quality of education provided. There was a time when the teachers dedicated their personal time to the students and was highly invested. However the schools have allowed poor management, poor curriculum, poor behavior by students and a lessening of standards.
I sold my house and bought a house in a better school district because Pennsauken REFUSED to evaluate my daughter by the Child Study Team despite her struggling academically. The new school system recognized her difficulties immediately after attending Pennsauken since kindergarten till 5 th grade. They evaluated her and she was diagnosed with a learning disability. Pennsauken had no consideration for my child's needs. In addition they did not believe there was an issue. The new district that we live in is 100% better than Pennsauken. It has an excellent curriculum along with lap tops for every student. They truly are invested in my child.
Sadly enough Pennsauken use to be a good district. I have seen the changes and it is sad at what is not valued.
If you have a choice don't attend these schools. Utilize the School Choice program that allows you to attend schools outside of your district.
The biggest indicator was attending a high school graduation in Pennsauken and the valedictorian was attending a community college. They must do better!!!

Posted: May 30, 2015

I am a student at this school, and I honestly don't think badly about it. I've lived all throughout South Jersey, and I can say that this is one of the lower tiered schools that I've gone to at a first glance. I think that the education you get here really depends on what YOU as a student do. Every teacher that I've met has really tried to help me succeed. Unfortunately, I moved here in the beginning of fall and didn't realize that I had chosen all College Prep classes. I can say that probably 15/20 students in a CP class don't value their education. Because of this, the teachers actually seem to have given up on the class as a whole. It's honestly really sad to see that in the beginning of the year, the teacher will make a genuine effort to get to know the class as a whole, but throughout the year they'll lower their standards and pull away from doing any more than they really need to. If I were to estimate, probably more than half of my fellow classmates lack any form of respect for authority. Maybe this is because of the approach the teacher takes to have control, or maybe it's just the way that they students were raised. Keep in mind, this is JUST COLLEGE PREP. I haven't had my chance to experience any Honors Classes, but I'd assume that they differ majorly. I can tell that all students that I've met have so much potential to do well academically, but they lack almost all motivation to do more than what's necessary (sometimes not even that.) Relating to other aspects of the Highschool, I would say that it's a bit run down but is well taken care of for it's age. Some of the doors and a lot of the flooring are the original from the 1960's and look relatively new. Some of the appliances and furnishing is a bit outdated for today's standards, but with brand new computer labs and set ups, it's become relatively up to date. Referring to the staff, I'd say that they are fantastic. I haven't met one teacher that didn't care. I personally am very inspired by all of my teachers. You can greet and hold a conversation with every staff member and get a generally good idea of who they are. From my observation, I can say that the school is doing well with who it's hiring, although something obviously needs to be done to fix it financially. Overall, I can say that the experience you get here is based on what YOU do! Enjoy your time here, as it's what you make of it!!

Posted: March 13, 2015

I'm am happy to know that the district has made the decision to release the automatic point grade of no less than a 50. Maybe if they raised the standards the kids will actually have to work to pass. They are not encouraged, it just makes them lazy and ok with "getting by" because hey, what do they care, they don't believe in them enough to challenge them. I know my child played the "numbers" game, and with 60 being a passing grade why would they even try. The middle school has a passing grade of 70 so why would the HS have 60 as a passing grade. Why lower the standards in HS? I don't get it. Kids are able to learn if encouraged and taught. The guidance office is really good in my experience, most of the teachers are good in my experience. Don't limit these kids, they are fully capable, believe in them and they will believe in themselves and do better.

Posted: August 1, 2014

This school is awful. The students, are not prepared for college by any means. The standards are super low. Its a hit or miss if you get a teacher that actually cares and really teach the work. When a child is held to such low standards you produce a low standard individual. No goals or hopes to be something great in society. Its just sad. I dont think its so much the teachers but the administration, the administration sets the tone and in my experience they are just uncaring and set in their ways

Posted: March 30, 2014

I rated this school 1 star on March 27 based on the reviews I read relative to academics and some school leaders. However, today I rate it 5 stars after seeing the musical there entitled, "Into the Woods". It was great considerding these are students new or fairly new to any type of singing or acting. As a grandparent who frequents Broadway musicals and plays, I appreciated this experience. They were all wonderful. Kudos to all of the staff who put this together. Oh, and a great shoutout to Rapunzel's prince, who did a remarkable job, and who happens to be my grandson... Thank you, Grandma Nina, New York

Posted: April 27, 2013

I am currently a senior in Pennsauken High and all I can say is I had a great time here in this school. Throughout the years the current principle tries to make it better for students who actually tries hard in school and get good grades. The teachers actually help students if they ask and they are approachable. Some may say its a low achieving school, but I don't think it is since most people I know got accepted to prestigious schools like Rutgers New Brunswick and University of Penn. The teachers here are dedicated on helping the students to succeed but some take it for granted. As long as one works hard and choose the right courses, they will graduate and be successful. Therefore the school is not at fault, if one should fail here... Its just the student. Also, the AP courses here are intense but they will prepare you for college. The only thing I don't like about this school is the new superintendent, but my dislike towards her didn't stop my work ethics. I would recommend this school to anyone who is searching this school up.

Posted: October 7, 2012

I am a current student at Pennsauken High School and I can say that it needs to be changed. Both the Department of Education and out Principle need to aim for a better school. Personally, I don't think our principle does an efficient job running out school and quite frankly, our superintendent is not so great either. We need new leaders who will take into consideration what the students need. I have to change myself more because its hard for someone to come from a low achieving school and be accepted into the top schools in the country. The teachers do try their best but its the students who don't care.

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