Parsippany High School

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

phs.pthsd.k12.nj.us/

886 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Parsippany High School, located at 309 Baldwin Road in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As one of two high schools within the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, it provides a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and vocational opportunities to challenge its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Parsippany High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that is central to the student experience. The school supports a robust selection of varsity athletic programs, competitive marching bands, theater productions, and various student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing rigorous educational standards with extensive opportunities for personal growth and social engagement, the school aims to prepare its graduates to become well-rounded, responsible citizens in an increasingly globalized society.

886

Total Students

92.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parsippany High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	184
Black	40
Asian	310
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
322 (36.4 %)
Asian
310 (35.0 %)
Hispanic
184 (20.8 %)
Black
40 (4.5 %)
Two or More
27 (3.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District
Phone:	(973)263-7001
Website:	http://phs.pthsd.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	886
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 9 226

Grade 10 209

Grade 11 234

Grade 12 201

Ungraded 16