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Clifton High School

333 Colfax Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 3,059 students in grades 9-12, Clifton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,059 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Clifton High School's student population of 3,059 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 221 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,059 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
221 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Clifton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifton High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1840 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clifton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clifton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clifton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clifton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Clifton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clifton High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
64%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clifton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clifton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clifton High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clifton High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Clifton High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
82%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Clifton High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clifton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clifton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifton High School's ranking?
Clifton High School is ranked #1840 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Clifton High School often compared to?
Clifton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Passaic Regional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clifton High School?
The graduation rate of Clifton High School is 82%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Clifton High School?
3,059 students attend Clifton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Clifton High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifton High School?
Clifton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clifton High School offer ?
Clifton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clifton High School part of?
Clifton High School is part of Clifton Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,059 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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