Serving 780 students in grades 9-12, Voorhees High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Voorhees High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Voorhees High School's student population of 780 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Voorhees High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Voorhees High School is 0.26, 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
#750 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
7%
32%
Black
3%
15%
White
86%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Voorhees High School's ranking?
Voorhees High School is ranked #750 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Voorhees High School often compared to?
Voorhees High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hunterdon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Voorhees High School?
The graduation rate of Voorhees High School is 94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Voorhees High School?
780 students attend Voorhees High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Voorhees High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Voorhees High School?
Voorhees High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Voorhees High School offer ?
Voorhees High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Voorhees High School part of?
Voorhees High School is part of North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District.
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