Serving 615 students in grades 9-12, Whippany Park 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 42% (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 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whippany Park 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
Whippany Park High School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whippany Park 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 Whippany Park High School is 0.43, 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
#357 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
74%
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 (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whippany Park High School's ranking?
Whippany Park High School is ranked #357 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Whippany Park High School often compared to?
Whippany Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% 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 Whippany Park High School?
The graduation rate of Whippany Park High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Whippany Park High School?
615 students attend Whippany Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Whippany Park High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whippany Park High School?
Whippany Park High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whippany Park High School offer ?
Whippany Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whippany Park High School part of?
Whippany Park High School is part of Hanover Park Regional High School District.
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