VERNON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

Vernon Township High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Vernon Township School District school district, located in VERNON, NJ with about 998 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 95 teachers, Vernon Township 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.

Vernon Township High School, located in the rural highlands of Sussex County, New Jersey, serves the students of Vernon Township. As the district's only high school, it functions as the educational hub for the community, offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core academic disciplines, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a variety of elective tracks. The school is known for fostering a traditional "school spirit" environment, characterized by active student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various academic clubs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that focuses on both character development and college and career readiness. Because Vernon is a large geographic township, the high school serves as a central point for social and community engagement, often hosting local events and fostering strong ties between the administration, parents, and residents. The facility itself is equipped to support a diverse student body, striving to balance the rigorous demands of New Jersey’s state academic standards with the personalized attention often associated with a close-knit, suburban-to-rural school district.

For more information, contact Vernon Township High School at (973) 764-2960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.