Hopatcong High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Hopatcong, in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Hopatcong Public Schools.
Serving 506 students in grades 8-12, Hopatcong 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 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hopatcong High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Hopatcong school district and covers approximately 12.4 square miles. Typically, families within this zone are only a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hopatcong High School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Hopatcong empowers students to blaze their own trail through trust, tenacity, and teamwork.
School Rankings
Hopatcong 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 Hopatcong High School is 0.57, 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
#2031 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
37%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
54%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hopatcong High School's ranking?
Hopatcong High School is ranked #2031 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hopatcong High School often compared to?
Hopatcong High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lenape Valley Regional High School, High Point Regional High School District, Kittatinny Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hopatcong High School?
The graduation rate of Hopatcong High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Hopatcong High School?
506 students attend Hopatcong High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hopatcong High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hopatcong High School?
Hopatcong High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hopatcong High School offer ?
Hopatcong High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hopatcong High School part of?
Hopatcong High School is part of Hopatcong Borough School District.
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