Whippany Park High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Hanover Township in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as one of the two secondary schools of the Hanover Park Regional High School District.
Serving 594 students in grades 9-12, Whippany Park High School ranks in the top 30% 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 36%). 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 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whippany Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Whippany Park High School's student population of 594 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
White, Cardinal
School Rankings
Whippany Park High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whippany Park High School is 0.44, 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
#622 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
8%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
73%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whippany Park High School's ranking?
Whippany Park High School is ranked #622 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Whippany Park High School often compared to?
Whippany Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 Whippany Park High School?
The graduation rate of Whippany Park High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Whippany Park High School?
594 students attend Whippany Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Whippany Park High School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whippany Park High School?
Whippany Park High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whippany Park High School offer ?
Whippany Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whippany Park High School part of?
Whippany Park High School is part of Hanover Park Regional High School District.
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