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 1,630 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 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- 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
School Overview
Montgomery High School's student population of 1,630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Montgomery High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 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
#167 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
55%
10%
Hispanic
7%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
31%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Montgomery High School's ranking?
Montgomery High School is ranked #167 out of 2,201 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 88%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Montgomery High School?
1,630 students attend Montgomery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Montgomery High School students are Asian, 31% 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 14:1, 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.
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