Highland Park High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from the borough of Highland Park, in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, as the lone secondary school of the Highland Park Public Schools system.
Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Highland Park 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Highland Park High School's student population of 518 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1926
School Rankings
Highland Park 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 Highland Park High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1306 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
27%
34%
Black
10%
15%
White
38%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park High School's ranking?
Highland Park High School is ranked #1306 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Highland Park High School often compared to?
Highland Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metuchen 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 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Park High School?
The graduation rate of Highland Park High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Highland Park High School?
518 students attend Highland Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Highland Park High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park High School?
Highland Park High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highland Park High School offer ?
Highland Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Park High School part of?
Highland Park High School is part of Highland Park Boro School District.
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