Serving 900 students in grades 9-12, Parsippany 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% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 66% 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: 900 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Parsippany High School serves the eastern part of Parsippany, NJ, covering an area of approximately 13.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parsippany High School's student population of 900 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
900 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Parsippany 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 Parsippany 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
#976 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
38%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
34%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
93%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parsippany High School's ranking?
Parsippany High School is ranked #976 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Parsippany High School often compared to?
Parsippany High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parsippany Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parsippany High School?
The graduation rate of Parsippany High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Parsippany High School?
900 students attend Parsippany High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Parsippany High School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parsippany High School?
Parsippany High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parsippany High School offer ?
Parsippany High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parsippany High School part of?
Parsippany High School is part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.
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