Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Highland Park 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 518 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Highland Park 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 Highland Park High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highland Park High School is ranked #1306 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Highland Park High School often compared to?
Highland Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metuchen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Park High School?
The graduation rate of Highland Park High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Highland Park High School?
518 students attend Highland Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Highland Park High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park High School?
Highland Park High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highland Park High School offer ?
Highland Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland Park High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 518 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
