PARSIPPANY HIGH SCHOOL
Parsippany High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District school district, located in Parsippany, NJ with about 897 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 89 teachers, Parsippany 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.
Parsippany High School, located at 309 Baldwin Road in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As one of two high schools within the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, it provides a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and vocational opportunities to challenge its diverse student body.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Parsippany High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that is central to the student experience. The school supports a robust selection of varsity athletic programs, competitive marching bands, theater productions, and various student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing rigorous educational standards with extensive opportunities for personal growth and social engagement, the school aims to prepare its graduates to become well-rounded, responsible citizens in an increasingly globalized society.
For more information, contact Parsippany High School at (973) 263-7001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7001
PARSIPPANY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Parsippany, NJ with about 897 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 897
- Teachers:
- 89.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 897 students
- White
- 46.6%
- Asian
- 34.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.