Governor Livingston High School

Governor Livingston High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
175 WATCHUNG Blvd,  Berkeley Heights, NJ
Berkeley Heights Public School District
3.7
4.0
950 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Robert Nixon
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
89.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
6
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
158:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
72.2%
Hispanic
13.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 201 Students
Penn State 119 Students
University of Delaware 99 Students
The College of New Jersey 99 Students
New York University 95 Students
Boston University 92 Students
Seton Hall University 82 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 78 Students
Montclair State University 72 Students
University of Miami 67 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 143 Students
Psychology 93 Students
Marketing 55 Students
Finance 52 Students
Biology 51 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students
Communications 42 Students
Nursing 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 165 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/28/2024
I have enjoyed being a student at GL. Throughout my time at GL I have been able to make a lot of friends, take a lot of different classes, and participate in a wide range of clubs/activities.
5.0 Senior
2/15/2024
As a senior at GL, I can say that I have enjoyed my experience there all four years, even during my year affected by COVID.
3.0 Senior
1/16/2022
Governor Livingston is an average school, the diversity is not great. Some of the teachers are very rude. Teachers tend to assign homework at 10 pm due the next morning.
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4.0 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/26/2025
We moved to Berkeley Heights because of the schools, and 25 years later, we’re still happy we did. The grade schools were great, and Governor Livingston has been a strong high school experience too. What impressed me most was how much the students seem to care about getting into good colleges and ma...
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1.0 student
5/23/2024
I was told before I even started the school year that I would be bullied, I have physical and mental health issues and they have gone out of their way to make it so I cannot graduate. This school has ruined my entire future.
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5.0 parent
8/20/2022
Our son has had a great experience at GLHS during his first two years.
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5.0 parent
4/11/2021
Lots of great high schools in the area, but Governor Livingston stands out, developing students who achieve academic success, but are also incredibly grounded individuals, both driven and caring. The GL students play a big role in the community and inspire a very supportive town!Not surprisingly, a...
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