Serving 1,315 students in grades 9-12, Northern Highlands Regional High School ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Highlands Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Northern Highlands Regional High School's student population of 1,315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Highlands Regional 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 Northern Highlands Regional High School is 0.44, 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
#239 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
9%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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 Northern Highlands Regional High School's ranking?
Northern Highlands Regional High School is ranked #239 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Northern Highlands Regional High School often compared to?
Northern Highlands Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Highlands Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Northern Highlands Regional High School is 94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Northern Highlands Regional High School?
1,315 students attend Northern Highlands Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Northern Highlands Regional High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Highlands Regional High School?
Northern Highlands Regional High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northern Highlands Regional High School offer ?
Northern Highlands Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northern Highlands Regional High School part of?
Northern Highlands Regional High School is part of Northern Highlands Regional High School District.
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