Serving 1,076 students in grades 9-12, Hopewell Valley Central High School ranks in the top 20% 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 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,076 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hopewell Valley Central 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
School Overview
Hopewell Valley Central High School's student population of 1,076 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,076 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hopewell Valley Central High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopewell Valley Central High School is 0.45, which is less 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
#252 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
6%
32%
Black
3%
15%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hopewell Valley Central High School's ranking?
Hopewell Valley Central High School is ranked #252 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hopewell Valley Central High School often compared to?
Hopewell Valley Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hopewell Valley Central High School?
The graduation rate of Hopewell Valley Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hopewell Valley Central High School?
1,076 students attend Hopewell Valley Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hopewell Valley Central High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopewell Valley Central High School?
Hopewell Valley Central High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hopewell Valley Central High School offer ?
Hopewell Valley Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hopewell Valley Central High School part of?
Hopewell Valley Central High School is part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District.
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