Hackettstown High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Hackettstown in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Hackettstown School District.
Serving 868 students in grades 9-12, Hackettstown High School ranks in the bottom 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 38% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hackettstown High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hackettstown, NJ, encompassing approximately 3.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hackettstown High School's student population of 868 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
868 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1883
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown High School is 0.58, 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
#1327 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hackettstown High School's ranking?
Hackettstown High School is ranked #1327 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hackettstown High School often compared to?
Hackettstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren Hills Regional High School, North Warren Regional School, Belvidere High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hackettstown High School?
The graduation rate of Hackettstown High School is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Hackettstown High School?
868 students attend Hackettstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hackettstown High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hackettstown High School?
Hackettstown High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hackettstown High School offer ?
Hackettstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hackettstown High School part of?
Hackettstown High School is part of Hackettstown Public School District.
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