A.e. Burling High School serves 35 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A.e. Burling High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
A.e. Burling High School's student population of 35 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of A.e. Burling High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
34%
34%
Black
51%
15%
White
12%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend A.e. Burling High School?
35 students attend A.e. Burling High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of A.e. Burling High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A.e. Burling High School?
A.e. Burling High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does A.e. Burling High School offer ?
A.e. Burling High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A.e. Burling High School part of?
A.e. Burling High School is part of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District.
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