Madison High School

170 Ridgedale Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
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Top 10%
Serving 839 students in grades 9-12, Madison High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Madison High School's student population of 839 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
839 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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School Rankings

Madison High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison High School is 0.39, 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
This School
State Level (NJ)
#128 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
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58%
26%
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71%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
77%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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93%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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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 Madison High School's ranking?
Madison High School is ranked #128 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Madison High School often compared to?
Madison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% 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 Madison High School?
The graduation rate of Madison High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Madison High School?
839 students attend Madison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Madison High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison High School?
Madison High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madison High School offer ?
Madison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Madison High School part of?
Madison High School is part of Madison Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 93% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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