About CHPS

Cherry Hill Public Schools Community Profile
 

Our Location

Cherry Hill is a 24-square mile area located in southern New Jersey, about 20 minutes from Philadelphia, 90 minutes from New York City, one hour from Atlantic City and three hours from Washington, D.C.

Our Mission Statement

We shall provide all children with an education that develops open-minded thinkers with the strong academic and interpersonal skills to thrive in an ever-changing world and make it a better place for all.

Our Belief Statements

Because we value high-quality education, we believe:

• All students can and will learn
• All learning must be standards-based, challenging, relevant, and developmentally appropriate
• All students need positive relationships with faculty and staff members
• All learning must occur in safe and secure environments
• All staff will dedicate themselves to supporting student achievement
• A variety of instructional modalities and technology tools must be used to accomplish student learning

Because we value creative, open-minded thinking, we believe:

• Students must be prepared to explore multiple perspectives
• Students must be able to analyze new ideas in ways that show healthy skepticism
• Students must be able to communicate respectfully with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Students must have the opportunity to demonstrate proper respect, responsibility, and positive citizenship in their schools and community

Because we strive to produce well-prepared, inspired graduates, we believe:

• Students must graduate from our district ready and prepared to enter college and/or careers
• Schools must partner with families and our community to foster lifelong learning
• Students must be supported in their efforts to master social and emotional skills
• Students must be supported in their efforts to develop and pursue meaningful goals
• Staff must be supported in their efforts to grow professionally and to enhance their knowledge and improve their skills

Our Schools

Total number of schools: 18
Early Childhood Center: 1
Elementary Schools: 12
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 2 
Coles Alternative High School Program, housed at Cherry Hill High School East

Our Facilities

Square feet of building space: 1.7 million
District grounds: 354 acres
Year that oldest school was built: 1955
Year that youngest school was built: 1970

Our Employees

The Cherry Hill School District is one of the largest employers in the region.

Total number of employees: 1,786
Teachers and other certificated staff: 1,071

Total number of Administrators: 51

Educational Assistants: 389
Beginning teacher salary: $52,070
Median teacher salary: $84,087
Number of teacher workdays: 187

Our Students

Cherry Hill is the 11th largest public school district in the state.

Enrollments

Total number of students, December 2023: 10,708
Pre K-5: 4,820
Grades 6-8: 2,451
Grades 9-12: 3,437
Out-of-District: 148
Approximate number of families: 5,212

Ethnic Distribution of Students

White: 51%
Asian: 17%
Hispanic: 16%
African American: 9%
Two or More Races: 6%

Cultural Diversity

Native languages spoken by students: 76
Number of bilingual students: 2,323
Number of English Language Learner (ELL) students: 437

Socioeconomic Diversity
Students eligible for free or reduced lunch: 17%

Diverse Student Needs
Students eligible for special education services (includes speech-only services): 18%

Our Indicators of Success

Percentage of 2020 graduates continuing their education: 90%

2023 Average SAT Score

District: Reading, 593; Math, 577
State: Reading, 538; Math, 528

Class of 2020 Student Graduation Rate: 

District: 95%
State: 91%

AP Courses Offered: 31

National Merit Recognition (Class of 2023):

Finalists: 4
National Merit Commended Students: 38
National African American Recognition Program Finalists: 1

National District of Character 2023

State District of Character 2017

National Schools of Character:  Cherry Hill High School East (2021); Joyce Kilmer Elementary School (2021); Barclay Early Childhood Center (2020); Cherry Hill High School West (2020); Horace Mann Elementary School (2020); J. F. Cooper Elementary School (2019); Henry C. Beck Middle School (2019 & 2013); Johnson Elementary (2019); Kingston Elementary School (2019); Woodcrest Elementary School (2019); Bret Harte Elementary School (2018); Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School (2018); A. Russell Knight Elementary School (2017); Rosa International Middle School (2017 & 2008); Stockton Elementary School (2017 & 2012); Carusi Middle School (2016 & 2011); Clara Barton Elementary School (2016); Thomas Paine Elementary School (2020 & 2015); Cherry Hill Alternative High School (2014).

Keep in touch with CHPS!

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Sign up for CHPS Weekly, our weekly e-newsletter, at the bottom of our web site home page www.chclc.org.

For information on which schools serve which neighborhoods, please call the Cherry Hill Public Schools Registration Hotline, (856) 429-5600, extension 4429