Princeton High School

151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,534 students in grades 9-12, Princeton 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 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 51% 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: 1,534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in NJ)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Princeton High School's student population of 1,534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,534 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
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School Rankings

Princeton 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 Princeton High School is 0.67, 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)
#206 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
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45%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Princeton 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.
76%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Princeton 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
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
26%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
32%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
49%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Princeton High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Princeton High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Princeton 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 Princeton 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 Princeton High School's ranking?
Princeton High School is ranked #206 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Princeton High School often compared to?
Princeton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Windsor-plainsboro High School South, Montgomery High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Princeton High School?
The graduation rate of Princeton High School is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Princeton High School?
1,534 students attend Princeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Princeton High School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Princeton High School offer ?
Princeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Princeton High School part of?
Princeton High School is part of Princeton Public School District.

School Reviews

5   5/11/2018
Cool! This is a very competitive school district after all. My peers motivated me to do better in my SAT tests and other major tests. I am happy with the company I was exposed to. My friends were at the same IQ level as me and some were above. Although we had fun, the people who I interacted with were still focused. The homework was tough but it got me ready for the style and amount of homework which was given to me in college. I liked the diversity. Many people played with everybody. There was always acceptance when your friends are absent. The teachers were calm but fierce when they needed it. Overall this was a great school to me. I always look forward to going to school tomorrow. I never feel like I didn't want to go.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jane

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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