Hopewell Valley Central High School

Hopewell Valley Regional School District

259 PENNINGTON TITUSVILLE RD
PENNINGTON, NJ 08534

hvchs.hvrsd.org/

1,079 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hopewell Valley Central High School (HVCHS), located in Pennington, New Jersey, is the sole public high school serving the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust elective programs, and specialized academic pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and diverse career fields.

Beyond the classroom, HVCHS places a heavy emphasis on a "well-rounded" student experience, fostering a vibrant culture of extracurricular involvement. Students have access to a broad spectrum of competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing and visual arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. The school is widely recognized for its supportive community environment, where faculty and staff prioritize both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, reflecting the high standards and values of the surrounding Hopewell Valley community.

1,079

Total Students

108.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hopewell Valley Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	772
Hispanic	65
Black	32
Asian	157
Two or More	50

White
772 (71.7 %)
Asian
157 (14.6 %)
Hispanic
65 (6.0 %)
Two or More
50 (4.6 %)
Black
32 (3.0 %)

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:	Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Phone:	(609)737-4003
Website:	http://hvchs.hvrsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,079
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 282

Grade 10 264

Grade 11 256

Grade 12 256

Ungraded 21