Cedar Grove High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from the Cedar Grove, in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Cedar Grove Schools. "Committed to Excellence" is the school's motto.
Serving 421 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Grove High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Grove High School serves the entire Cedar Grove, NJ district, encompassing an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles from the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cedar Grove High School's student population of 421 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedar Grove High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Grove High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
77%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1126 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 Cedar Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Grove High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cedar Grove High School?
421 students attend Cedar Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cedar Grove High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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