Overbrook High School is a comprehensive community four-year public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Pine Hill, in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Pine Hill Schools.
Serving 860 students in grades 9-12, Overbrook Senior 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 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Overbrook Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Overbrook Senior High School's student population of 860 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
860 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overbrook Senior 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 Overbrook Senior High School is 0.71, 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
#1976 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
29%
14%
White
37%
37%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overbrook Senior High School's ranking?
Overbrook Senior High School is ranked #1976 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Overbrook Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Overbrook Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Overbrook Senior High School?
860 students attend Overbrook Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Overbrook Senior High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Overbrook Senior High School?
Overbrook Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Overbrook Senior High School offer ?
Overbrook Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Overbrook Senior High School part of?
Overbrook Senior High School is part of Pine Hill School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Excellent Music Program, Choir and Band, the teachers, students and parents who are involved are really involved and it shows with the awards that they have received in the past 2 years. The students really enjoy this program. Come out and see your music progam in action! You will enjoy it as well!!!!
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