Whippany Park High School

Hanover Park Regional High School District

www.whippanypark.org/

595 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Whippany Park High School, located in Whippany, New Jersey, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Hanover Park Regional High School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing high schools in the state. Its curriculum is comprehensive, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level classes, and elective programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for success in competitive higher education environments.

Beyond its academic rigor, Whippany Park is known for fostering a vibrant school community that encourages well-rounded development through extensive extracurricular offerings. Students have access to a diverse selection of varsity athletic teams, fine and performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, student-centered environment that promotes leadership, community service, and character development, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for both professional and civic life.

595

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whippany Park High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	70
Black	14
Asian	78
Two or More	5

White
428 (71.9 %)
Asian
78 (13.1 %)
Hispanic
70 (11.8 %)
Black
14 (2.4 %)
Two or More
5 (0.8 %)

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:	Hanover Park Regional High School District
Phone:	(973)887-3004
Website:	http://www.whippanypark.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 141

Grade 10 142

Grade 11 151

Grade 12 161