Maple Shade High School is a comprehensive community public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grades from Maple Shade Township, in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Maple Shade School District.
Serving 944 students in grades 7-12, Maple Shade High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maple Shade High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Maple Shade High School's student population of 944 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
944 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Maple Shade High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple Shade High School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1756 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
16%
14%
White
45%
37%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maple Shade High School's ranking?
Maple Shade High School is ranked #1756 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Maple Shade High School often compared to?
Maple Shade High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moorestown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maple Shade High School?
The graduation rate of Maple Shade High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Maple Shade High School?
944 students attend Maple Shade High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Maple Shade High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maple Shade High School?
Maple Shade High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maple Shade High School offer ?
Maple Shade High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple Shade High School part of?
Maple Shade High School is part of Maple Shade School District.
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