Clifton High School

www.clifton.k12.nj.us

3,059 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clifton High School, located at 333 Colfax Avenue in Clifton, New Jersey, is one of the largest comprehensive public high schools in the state. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its sprawling campus and its role as the centerpiece of the Clifton Public School District. Because of the city's significant population, the school maintains a diverse student body and a vast array of academic, extracurricular, and athletic programming designed to accommodate a wide range of interests and career paths.

Academically, the school offers a robust curriculum that includes honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, alongside vocational and technical opportunities to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Outside of the classroom, Clifton High School is well-regarded for its competitive athletic programs—often referred to as the "Mustangs"—and a variety of student-led clubs, performing arts groups, and community service initiatives. The institution serves as a major hub for the Clifton community, fostering a tradition of school spirit and civic engagement that spans generations of local residents.

3,059

Total Students

220.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clifton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	778
Hispanic	1,952
Black	129
Asian	163
Two or More	16
American Indian	19

Hispanic
1,952 (63.9 %)
White
778 (25.4 %)
Asian
163 (5.3 %)
Black
129 (4.2 %)
American Indian
19 (0.6 %)
Two or More
16 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clifton Public School District
Phone:	(973)470-2312
Website:	http://www.clifton.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,059
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	220.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,726
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	380

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 817

Grade 10 795

Grade 11 713

Grade 12 634

Ungraded 100