Hoboken High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in Hoboken, in Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Hoboken Public Schools.
Serving 652 students in grades 9-12, Hoboken High School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is higher 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hoboken Junior Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Hoboken, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 5-10 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hoboken High School's student population of 652 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
652 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hoboken High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoboken High School is 0.67, 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
#1045 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoboken High School's ranking?
Hoboken High School is ranked #1045 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hoboken High School often compared to?
Hoboken High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoboken Charter School, County Prep 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoboken High School?
The graduation rate of Hoboken High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Hoboken High School?
652 students attend Hoboken High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hoboken High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hoboken High School?
Hoboken High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hoboken High School offer ?
Hoboken High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoboken High School part of?
Hoboken High School is part of Hoboken Public School District.
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