The brand-new Perth Amboy High School, the largest ever constructed by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority, is set to welcome students for the 2024-2025 school year. This state-of-the-art facility, built at a cost of $283.8 million, spans an impressive 576,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 3,300 students.
Designed to alleviate overcrowding in the district, the three-story building boasts a range of specialized spaces including:
- Culinary arts lab
- Automotive lab
- Dance studio
- ROTC classroom
- Black box theater
- Life skills lab
- Daycare center
In addition to these unique features, the school also offers:
- 1,000-seat auditorium
- Four gyms
- Multi-media center
- Security operations center
This project, initiated in 2021, represents a significant investment in the future of education in Perth Amboy. The new Perth Amboy High School is expected to provide students with a modern and enriching learning environment, equipped to meet the demands of the 21st century.
The opening of this new facility marks a new chapter for education in Perth Amboy, and the community eagerly anticipates the positive impact it will have on generations of students to come.
