Hopewell Valley Central High School

259 Pennington Titusville Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Hopewell Valley Central High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school operating as part of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades ...
Serving 1,080 students in grades 9-12, Hopewell Valley Central High School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,080 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hopewell Valley Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Hopewell Valley Central High School's student population of 1,080 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,080 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Colors
Black, Gold, Vegas Gold

School Rankings

Hopewell Valley Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopewell Valley Central High School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#977 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
39%
36%
53%
49%
40%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
6%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
71%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hopewell Valley Central High School's ranking?
Hopewell Valley Central High School is ranked #977 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hopewell Valley Central High School often compared to?
Hopewell Valley Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hopewell Valley Central High School?
The graduation rate of Hopewell Valley Central High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hopewell Valley Central High School?
1,080 students attend Hopewell Valley Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hopewell Valley Central High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopewell Valley Central High School?
Hopewell Valley Central High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hopewell Valley Central High School offer ?
Hopewell Valley Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hopewell Valley Central High School part of?
Hopewell Valley Central High School is part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,080 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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