Serving 657 students in grades 9-12, New Providence High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Providence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Providence High School's student population of 657 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Providence High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Providence High School is 0.40, 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
#30 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Providence High School's ranking?
New Providence High School is ranked #30 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are New Providence High School often compared to?
New Providence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Providence High School?
The graduation rate of New Providence High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend New Providence High School?
657 students attend New Providence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of New Providence High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Providence High School?
New Providence High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Providence High School offer ?
New Providence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Providence High School part of?
New Providence High School is part of New Providence School District.
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