Deptford Township High School
| Deptford High School | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| 575 S. Fox Run Road Deptford, NJ 08096 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1954 |
| Principal | Gary Loudenslager |
| Vice principal | Arthur Dietz Franco Colamarco Maureen Bilda |
| Faculty | 76.0 (on FTE basis) |
| Enrollment | 1,156-1,159 (as of 2007-2008) |
| Student:teacher ratio | 15.2 |
| Color(s) | Gold Black |
| Athletics conference | Tri-County Conference |
| Nickname | Spartans |
| Newspaper | Spartan Spirit |
| Yearbook | Dorian |
| Information | 856-232-2713 |
| Website | School website |
Deptford Township High School (also Deptford High School) is a four-year comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in Deptford Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. The school is part of the Deptford Township Schools.
The first classes taught at Gloucester County College when it opened in the summer of 1967 were held at Deptford Township High School.
Student body
As of the 2007-08 school year, the school had an enrollment between 1,156-1,159 students and 76.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 15.2.
Awards and recognition
The school was the 252nd-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 316 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2008 cover story on the state's Top Public High Schools. The school was ranked 226th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.
Academics
A typical school day at Deptford High School is 6 hours and 55 minutes long with around 6 hours of classroom instruction. Average class sizes for 9, 10, 11, and 12 grades are 17.3, 18.7, 15.3, and 13.1, respectively. An average class size at Deptford is about 16.1 students as compared to the state average of 18.9 students. The student-computer ratio is 2.5 students for 1 computer, compared to a state average of 3.3:1. Of the 462 computers in the building, all 462 are connected to the internet.
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
Deptford High School is one of the member schools of the Tri-County Conference, which is composed of schools whose enrollments vary greatly for grades 9-12. The smallest one, Clayton High School, has 249 students enrolled whereas the largest one, Williamstown, has 1,343 students.
Deptford's football team won the state sectional championship consecutively in 2003 and 2004 under Head Coach Al Orio. The team won the 2004 title with a 28-21 win over Moorestown High School.
Spartan Marching Band
The school's marching band finished in first place at the 2007 United States Scholastic Band Association National Championships, competing as a Group I band at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on November 16, 2007, with a score of 96.00. They were under the direction of Mr. Michael Armstrong, graduate of DTHS (1999) and College of NJ (2003).
National Honor Society
Deptford received its National Honor Society charter in 1960 and has been actively inducting members since.
NJROTC
In 2003, Deptford's NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program was established.
Other activities
Other activities at Deptford High School include Chess Club, All-School Musical (which usually takes place in the Spring), Culture Club, Debate Club, ERASE, the Fall Play, FBLA, Future Teachers of America, Freshman Transition, Gay-Straight Alliance, Girls' Athletic Association, Healthcare Careers Club, Mock Trial, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Peer Mediation, Peer Tutors, Project Graduation, Robotics Club, Rotary Interact, SADD, Science Club, Spartan Spirit Newspaper, Strength and Conditioning, Student Athletic Trainers, and SGA.
Testing
Deptford High School produces average SAT and HSPA scores generally better than the New Jersey state average.
SAT Scores
In 2007-08, Deptford averaged a 1441 combined SAT score, with the state average being 1500
2007 HSPA Scores
% at or above proficient
Language Arts - 85.4% (State average is 83.4%)
Math - 74.8% (State average is 75.4%) About the Tests
About the HSPA: In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and mathematics. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Administration
Core members of the school's administration are:
Notable alumni
References
External links
- Deptford High School Official Web Site
- Deptford Township Schools
- Deptford Township High School's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Deptford Township Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
- South Jersey Sports: Deptford HS
Coordinates: 39°48′29″N 75°06′43″W / 39.808062°N 75.11205°W
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