Parsippany High School
Parsippany High School serves 897 students in grades 9-12.
Parsippany High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Parsippany High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Parsippany High School's student population of 897 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 897 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 90 teachers |
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School Comparison
Parsippany High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Parsippany High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #973 out of 2239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 34% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 29% |
| Black | 4% | 15% |
| White | 47% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Parsippany High School is Boonton High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Central Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northvail Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Parsippany Northvail Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 377 students10
0.3 miles
10 Eileen Court
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7070 0.3 K-5 377 - Parsippany Lake Hiawatha Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 395 students10
0.6 miles
1 Lincoln Avenue
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-4344 0.6 PK-5 395 - Parsippany Knollwood Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 401 students10
0.9 miles
445 Knoll Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7060 0.9 K-5 401 - Parsippany Central Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 76%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 793 students10
1.3 miles
1620 Route 46
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7125 1.3 6-8 793 - Parsippany Rockaway Meadow Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 228 students10
1.3 miles
160 Edwards Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7308 1.3 K-5 228
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