Serving 954 students in grades 9-12, County Prep High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 954 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
County Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
County Prep High School's student population of 954 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
954 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
County Prep High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of County Prep High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
41%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
22%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is County Prep High School's ranking?
County Prep High School is ranked #131 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are County Prep High School often compared to?
County Prep High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Ronald Mcnair High School, Infinity Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of County Prep High School?
The graduation rate of County Prep High School is 98%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend County Prep High School?
954 students attend County Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of County Prep High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of County Prep High School?
County Prep High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does County Prep High School offer ?
County Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is County Prep High School part of?
County Prep High School is part of Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District.
In what neighborhood is County Prep High School located?
County Prep High School is located in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown Jersey City.
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