Voorhees High School is a four-year public high school located in Lebanon Township, named for Foster McGowan Voorhees, the 30th governor of New Jersey.
Serving 733 students in grades 9-12, Voorhees High School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 15% 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: 733 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Voorhees High School serves the northeast part of its school district in Glen Gardner, NJ, covering an area of approximately 69.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Voorhees High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Voorhees High School's student population of 733 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Motto
A Tradition of Excellence
School Rankings
Voorhees 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 Voorhees High School is 0.27, 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
#708 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
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)30.4%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Voorhees High School's ranking?
Voorhees High School is ranked #708 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Voorhees High School often compared to?
Voorhees High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hunterdon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Voorhees High School?
The graduation rate of Voorhees High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Voorhees High School?
733 students attend Voorhees High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Voorhees High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Voorhees High School?
Voorhees High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Voorhees High School offer ?
Voorhees High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Voorhees High School part of?
Voorhees High School is part of North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District.
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