Atlantic County High School

Atlantic County High School is a micro-enrollment 9-12 campus in MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, overseen by Atlantic County Special Services School District. The school enrolls 112 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 88% leaner than the typical public school in New Jersey, which averages around 929 students.

Atlantic County High School is one of 2 schools operated by Atlantic County Special Services School District, a district that instructs 312 students overall.

On demographics, Atlantic County High School logs that the largest single group is White at 32%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school logs 32% Hispanic, 29% Black, 4% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 56% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.0:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 12.7:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 46% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is south of Atlantic County's rate of about 59%.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Atlantic County) records that median household income runs about $78,050, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Across Atlantic County's 77 public schools (combined enrollment of about 41,964 students), Atlantic County High School is one campus in the mix.

Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a residential area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Atlantic County High School has declined 25%, going from 149 students in 2018 to 112 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 42% to 32% over that span. Class-load math has grew: from 5.7:1 in 2018 to 16.0:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Atlantic County High School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.