Montgomery High School

1016 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, Montgomery High School ranks in the top 10% 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 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Montgomery High School's student population of 1,561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,561 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
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School Rankings

Montgomery 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 Montgomery High School is 0.60, 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)
#133 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
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52%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montgomery High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montgomery High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
52%
10%
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Hispanic
6%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
36%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Montgomery High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Montgomery High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Montgomery High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montgomery High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montgomery High School's ranking?
Montgomery High School is ranked #133 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Montgomery High School often compared to?
Montgomery High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsborough High School, Princeton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montgomery High School?
The graduation rate of Montgomery High School is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Montgomery High School?
1,561 students attend Montgomery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Montgomery High School students are Asian, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery High School?
Montgomery High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Montgomery High School offer ?
Montgomery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Montgomery High School part of?
Montgomery High School is part of Montgomery Township School District.

School Reviews

5   2/17/2020
So far, experience with Montgomery School District is very good.
- Posted by Parent - Abc

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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