Governor Livingston High School is a comprehensive four-year co-educational public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in Berkeley Heights, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and operating as the lone secondary school of the Berkeley Heights Public Schools.
Serving 920 students in grades 9-12, Governor Livingston 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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 920 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Governor Livingston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Governor Livingston High School's student population of 920 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
920 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
Blue, Red, Navy Blue, Scarlet
School Rankings
Governor Livingston 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 Governor Livingston High School is 0.49, 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
#1185 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
15%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
69%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hank The Highlander
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Governor Livingston High School's ranking?
Governor Livingston High School is ranked #1185 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Governor Livingston High School often compared to?
Governor Livingston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Providence High School, Summit High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Governor Livingston High School?
The graduation rate of Governor Livingston High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Governor Livingston High School?
920 students attend Governor Livingston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Governor Livingston High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Governor Livingston High School?
Governor Livingston High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Governor Livingston High School offer ?
Governor Livingston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Governor Livingston High School part of?
Governor Livingston High School is part of Berkeley Heights School District.
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