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High Mountain School

515 High Mountain Road
Haledon, NJ 07508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 257 students in grades 5-8, High Mountain School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

High Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
High Mountain School's student population of 257 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
257 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 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
High Mountain School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Mountain School is 0.35, 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)
#774 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of High Mountain School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of High Mountain 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.
65%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of High Mountain 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.
20-24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of High Mountain 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
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
16%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in High Mountain School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in High Mountain School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in High Mountain 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%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in High Mountain School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in High Mountain School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of High Mountain School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in High Mountain 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
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in High Mountain 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 High Mountain School's ranking?
High Mountain School is ranked #774 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend High Mountain School?
257 students attend High Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of High Mountain School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Mountain School?
High Mountain School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does High Mountain School offer ?
High Mountain School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is High Mountain School part of?
High Mountain School is part of North Haledon School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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