PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

Pequannock Township High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Pequannock Township School District school district, located in Pompton Plains, NJ with about 697 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 63 teachers, Pequannock Township 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.

Pequannock Township High School, located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the flagship high school for the Pequannock Township School District, it maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and a variety of elective tracks designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school prides itself on a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of well-rounded individuals.

Beyond the classroom, Pequannock Township High School fosters a vibrant school spirit through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, fine and performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from active parent involvement and a culture that values service and school pride. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with robust social and athletic outlets, the institution aims to cultivate responsible, engaged citizens who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the modern world.

For more information, contact Pequannock Township High School at (973) 616-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

85 Sunset Road
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444-1652
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PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pompton Plains, NJ with about 697 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
697
Teachers:
63.14
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 697 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
88.1%
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%
Asian
2.4%
Black or African American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.