Serving 488 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Grove High School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
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Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cedar Grove High School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Grove High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Grove High School is 0.32, 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
#640 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
8%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
82%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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 Cedar Grove High School's ranking?
Cedar Grove High School is ranked #640 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cedar Grove High School often compared to?
Cedar Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Grove High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cedar Grove High School?
488 students attend Cedar Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cedar Grove High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Grove High School?
Cedar Grove High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cedar Grove High School offer ?
Cedar Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cedar Grove High School part of?
Cedar Grove High School is part of Cedar Grove Township School District.
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