HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL
HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Highland Park Boro School District school district, located in HIGHLAND PARK, NJ with about 475 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL, located at 102 North Fifth Avenue in Highland Park, New Jersey, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a cornerstone of the Highland Park School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic rigor and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school prides itself on maintaining a diverse student body, which is a reflection of the small, culturally rich borough in which it resides.
Beyond its core curriculum, HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL is known for offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by emphasizing critical thinking, social responsibility, and civic engagement. Its location in a tight-knit community allows for strong parent and community involvement, helping to create an environment where students are encouraged to pursue both their intellectual interests and their personal growth.
For more information, contact HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL at (732) 572-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HIGHLAND PARK, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HIGHLAND PARK, NJ with about 475 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Highland Park Boro School District
- Total Students:
- 475
- Teachers:
- 41.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 475 students
- White
- 40.8%
- Asian
- 22.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.9%
- Black or African American
- 9.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.