HOPEWELL VALLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Hopewell Valley Central High School is a public high school that is part of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District school district, located in PENNINGTON, NJ with about 1,153 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 105 teachers, Hopewell Valley Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Hopewell Valley Central High School (HVCHS), located in Pennington, New Jersey, is the sole public high school serving the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust elective programs, and specialized academic pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and diverse career fields.
Beyond the classroom, HVCHS places a heavy emphasis on a "well-rounded" student experience, fostering a vibrant culture of extracurricular involvement. Students have access to a broad spectrum of competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing and visual arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. The school is widely recognized for its supportive community environment, where faculty and staff prioritize both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, reflecting the high standards and values of the surrounding Hopewell Valley community.
For more information, contact Hopewell Valley Central High School at (609) 737-4003 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PENNINGTON, NJ 08534-9701
(609) 737-4003
HOPEWELL VALLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PENNINGTON, NJ with about 1,153 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hopewell Valley Regional School District
- Total Students:
- 1,153
- Teachers:
- 105.61
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,153 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOPEWELL VALLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.5%
- Asian
- 10.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.