Montgomery High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in the Skillman section of Montgomery Township, in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Montgomery Township School District.
Serving 1,611 students in grades 9-12, Montgomery High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than 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 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Montgomery High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Skillman, NJ, covering approximately 33.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montgomery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Montgomery High School's student population of 1,611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,611 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Montgomery High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery High School is 0.60, 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
#188 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
56%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery High School's ranking?
Montgomery High School is ranked #188 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Montgomery High School often compared to?
Montgomery High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsborough High School, Princeton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montgomery High School?
The graduation rate of Montgomery High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Montgomery High School?
1,611 students attend Montgomery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Montgomery High School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montgomery High School?
Montgomery High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Montgomery High School offer ?
Montgomery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montgomery High School part of?
Montgomery High School is part of Montgomery Township School District.
School Reviews
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