Overview

Penns Grove High School is a public school in Carneys Point Township, NJ, offering AP courses, Project Lead The Way curriculum, and a Gifted & Talented program. It is the only high school in Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District.

School Rating

Penns Grove High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in New Jersey with the same grade levels.
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College Prep

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School


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Neighborhood

334 HARDING HIGHWAY
Carneys Point Township, NJ 08069
School leader: Lory O'Brien
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  • 3 /10
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  • 2 /10
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