NEW PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
New Providence High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the New Providence School District school district, located in NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ with about 630 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 58 teachers, New Providence 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.
New Providence High School, located at 35 Pioneer Drive in New Providence, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a central pillar of the New Providence School District, the institution is consistently recognized for its academic rigor, maintaining a strong reputation for high standardized test scores and a curriculum that emphasizes college readiness. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity while providing a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective options designed to prepare students for diverse post-secondary paths.
Beyond its academic achievements, New Providence High School places a significant emphasis on the development of the "whole student" through a robust extracurricular program. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of championship-caliber athletic teams, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs that cater to a wide array of interests. The school is known for its strong sense of community spirit and tight-knit campus culture, where faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure a personalized educational experience. This combination of community involvement, competitive academics, and comprehensive support services makes it a standout institution within Union County.
For more information, contact New Providence High School at (908) 464-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974-1515
(908) 464-4700
NEW PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ with about 630 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Providence School District
- Total Students:
- 630
- Teachers:
- 58.8
- 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 630 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.2%
- Asian
- 12.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.