Kinnelon High School

khs.kinnelonpublicschools.org/pages/Kinnelon_High_School

532 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kinnelon High School, located in the borough of Kinnelon, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole high school within the Kinnelon Public Schools district, it is well-known for its strong academic reputation, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the state. The school emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for success in higher education.

Beyond the classroom, Kinnelon High School fosters a vibrant extracurricular environment that encourages well-rounded student development. The school offers a diverse selection of competitive athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, which serve to build community and school spirit. Set in a suburban, wooded landscape, the school benefits from a tight-knit community atmosphere, where dedicated faculty and staff prioritize personalized instruction and student wellness to ensure every learner meets their full potential.

532

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kinnelon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	48
Black	6
Asian	39
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
427 (80.3 %)
Hispanic
48 (9.0 %)
Asian
39 (7.3 %)
Two or More
8 (1.5 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
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:	Kinnelon School District
Phone:	(973)838-5500
Website:	http://khs.kinnelonpublicschools.org/pages/Kinnelon_High_School
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 9 121

Grade 10 136

Grade 11 129

Grade 12 145

Ungraded 1