PERTH AMBOY, N.J. – The new Perth Amboy High School, a $283.8 million project, officially opened this week. The state-of-the-art facility spans 576,000 square feet and is the largest high school ever built by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority. Designed to accommodate 3,300 students, the school aims to alleviate overcrowding in the district.
The three-story building features specialized spaces, including a culinary arts lab, automotive lab, and a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) classroom. Additional amenities include a 1,000-seat auditorium, four gyms, and a multi-media center. The school was constructed on an 11.63-acre site previously occupied by the Delaney Homes federal housing complex, which was purchased and cleared by the Perth Amboy Public Schools for $7.4 million.
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, officials highlighted the significance of the project. “The opening of this new high school is a promise to our students and community,” said Assistant Superintendent Damian Medina. The school is expected to foster academic excellence and cater to the diverse needs of the student population, 71% of whom primarily speak Spanish at home.
The project, which began in 2021, is part of a broader effort by the Schools Development Authority to improve educational facilities in New Jersey. The agency has completed 35 projects since 2011, adding over 30,000 new seats across the state. Despite limited funding for new projects, the need for modern school buildings remains critical in many districts.
Students will begin classes at the new Perth Amboy High School on September 5, marking a new chapter for education in the community.
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