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Atlantic City School District

New Jersey · Public School District
11
Schools
6,346
Students
$33,770
Per-Pupil Spend
+135% nat'l
88.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+36pp vs nat'l
81.0%
Graduation Rate
-5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Atlantic City School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 6,346 students across 11 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $33,770 is above average for a US public school district. 89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 30/100.

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All Schools (11)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Atlantic City High School09–121,764
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Venice Park SchoolPK–PK65
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$33,770+135% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
38%
State
53.8%
Local (property tax)
37.5%
Federal
8.6%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
6,346
Students
89%
Free Lunch
$34K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.0%
Opportunity Score30/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $33,770 per pupil — 135% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.0%, graduation is 5.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 30/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District has 11 public schools, serving a total of 6,346 students.
What is the graduation rate for Atlantic City School District?
The graduation rate is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Atlantic City School District spend per student?
Atlantic City School District spends $33,770 per pupil — 135% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Atlantic City School District?
89% of students in Atlantic City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Atlantic City School District?
No, Atlantic City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Atlantic City School District serve?
Atlantic City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Atlantic City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Atlantic City School District is 30/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.