Serving 1,028 students in grades 9-12, Parsippany Hills 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 67% (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 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,028 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parsippany Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Parsippany Hills High School's student population of 1,028 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,028 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parsippany Hills 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 Parsippany Hills High School is 0.67, 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
#282 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
10%
Hispanic
15%
32%
Black
3%
15%
White
42%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Parsippany Hills High School's ranking?
Parsippany Hills High School is ranked #282 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Parsippany Hills High School often compared to?
Parsippany Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parsippany 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 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parsippany Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Parsippany Hills High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Parsippany Hills High School?
1,028 students attend Parsippany Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Parsippany Hills High School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parsippany Hills High School?
Parsippany Hills High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parsippany Hills High School offer ?
Parsippany Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Parsippany Hills High School part of?
Parsippany Hills High School is part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.
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