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New Providence High School vs. Governor Livingston High School

Should you attend New Providence High School or Governor Livingston High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
New Providence High School
35 Pioneer Dr
New Providence, NJ 07974
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Governor Livingston High School
175 Watchung Boulevard
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

New Providence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 635 students in grades 9-12, New Providence High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
- Governor Livingston High School, a Berkeley Heights public high school in Union County NJ, enrolled 920 students in grades 9-12 for 2023 with a stable student-teacher ratio of 11:1 over recent years.
- Math proficiency stood at 44% in 2023, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38% but substantially below the Berkeley Heights district average of 68%.
- Reading proficiency declined to 48% in 2022, slightly lower than the state average of 49% and well below the district average of 69%.
- Science proficiency was 46% in 2022, significantly higher than the state average of 23% and slightly above the district average of 45%, maintaining a top 20% ranking statewide.
- The school's graduation rate was 94% in 2023, exceeding the New Jersey state average of 85% and matching the district rate, though overall ranking declined from #21 in 2011 to #1050 in 2023.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
635 students
920 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Providence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Governor Livingston High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Providence High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Governor Livingston High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
84 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Providence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Governor Livingston High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Providence High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Providence School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Governor Livingston High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berkeley Heights School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#394 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#1050 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Providence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Governor Livingston High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in NJ)
44%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Providence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Providence School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Governor Livingston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley Heights School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Providence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Providence School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Governor Livingston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley Heights School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Providence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Providence School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Governor Livingston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley Heights School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in NJ)
94%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New Providence High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New Providence School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Governor Livingston High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Berkeley Heights School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New Providence High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Governor Livingston High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
159
207
Grade 10 Students
156
206
Grade 11 Students
161
220
Grade 12 Students
159
287

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Providence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Providence School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Governor Livingston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berkeley Heights School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Providence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Providence School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Governor Livingston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berkeley Heights School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Providence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Providence School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Governor Livingston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berkeley Heights School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Providence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Providence School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Governor Livingston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berkeley Heights School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Providence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Providence School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Governor Livingston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berkeley Heights School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Providence High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Providence School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Governor Livingston High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berkeley Heights School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Providence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Providence School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Governor Livingston High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berkeley Heights School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Providence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Providence School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Governor Livingston High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berkeley Heights School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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