Highland Park High School

102 NORTH FIFTH AVENUE
HIGHLAND PARK, NJ 08904

hs.hpschools.net/

494 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highland Park High School, located at 102 North Fifth Avenue in Highland Park, New Jersey, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a cornerstone of the Highland Park School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic rigor and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school prides itself on maintaining a diverse student body, which is a reflection of the small, culturally rich borough in which it resides.

Beyond its core curriculum, Highland Park High School is known for offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by emphasizing critical thinking, social responsibility, and civic engagement. Its location in a tight-knit community allows for strong parent and community involvement, helping to create an environment where students are encouraged to pursue both their intellectual interests and their personal growth.

494

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	132
Black	50
Asian	93
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

White
191 (38.8 %)
Hispanic
132 (26.8 %)
Asian
93 (18.9 %)
Black
50 (10.2 %)
Two or More
25 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Highland Park Boro School District
Phone:	(732)572-2400
Website:	http://hs.hpschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 9 135

Grade 10 121

Grade 11 126

Grade 12 104

Ungraded 8