Pequannock Township High School

85 Sunset Road
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
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Top 30%
Serving 689 students in grades 9-12, Pequannock Township High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 18% 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: 689 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pequannock Township High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Pequannock Township High School's student population of 689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
689 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Pequannock Township High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pequannock Township High School is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#514 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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33%
26%
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60-64%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
82%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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≥95%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pequannock Township High School's ranking?
Pequannock Township High School is ranked #514 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pequannock Township High School often compared to?
Pequannock Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pequannock Township High School?
The graduation rate of Pequannock Township High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pequannock Township High School?
689 students attend Pequannock Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pequannock Township High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Pequannock Township High School?
Pequannock Township High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pequannock Township High School offer ?
Pequannock Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pequannock Township High School part of?
Pequannock Township High School is part of Pequannock Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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