New Milford High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from New Milford in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the New Milford School District.
Serving 584 students in grades 9-12, New Milford 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Milford High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 2.3 square miles in New Milford, NJ. The typical drive to the school takes 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Milford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Milford High School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
584 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 ↓
School Rankings
New Milford 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 New Milford High School is 0.70, 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
#700 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Milford High School's ranking?
New Milford High School is ranked #700 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are New Milford High School often compared to?
New Milford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bogota Jr./sr. High School, River Dell Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Milford High School?
The graduation rate of New Milford High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend New Milford High School?
584 students attend New Milford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of New Milford High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Milford High School?
New Milford High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Milford High School offer ?
New Milford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Milford High School part of?
New Milford High School is part of New Milford Public School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
the academics at the school are quite acceptable but the administration has very poor communications with the students therefore having activities where student body has no intrest as well as the administraion trys regulating the students to the point where the students are forcfully losing spirit
5 10/10/2025
I loved attending NMHS!
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