Clifton High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from the city of Clifton in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Clifton Public Schools.
Serving 3,141 students in grades 9-12, Clifton 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clifton High School's student population of 3,141 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 222 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
222 teachers
Year Founded
1877
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Rankings
Clifton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifton High School is 0.52, 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
#1840 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
65%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
25%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Clifton Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifton High School's ranking?
Clifton High School is ranked #1840 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Clifton High School often compared to?
Clifton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Passaic Regional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clifton High School?
The graduation rate of Clifton High School is 82%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Clifton High School?
3,141 students attend Clifton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Clifton High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifton High School?
Clifton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clifton High School offer ?
Clifton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clifton High School part of?
Clifton High School is part of Clifton Public School District.
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