Glen Ridge High School

Glen Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
200 Ridgewood Ave,  Glen Ridge, NJ
Glen Ridge Public School District
3.8
3.8
811 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Louis Melchor
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
72.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
171:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
74.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8%
Hispanic
7.3%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#24 Best Public HS Teachers in New Jersey
#48 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
#56 Best HS For Stem in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 107 Students
New York University 85 Students
Boston University 77 Students
Penn State 73 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 63 Students
University of Delaware 60 Students
Syracuse University 57 Students
Lehigh University 52 Students
Northeastern University 51 Students
Cornell University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 108 Students
Psychology 83 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Biology 51 Students
Marketing 37 Students
Finance 35 Students
Political Science and Government 32 Students
Economics 32 Students
Communications 31 Students
Pre-Law Studies 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 132 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/13/2024
Throughout my time at Glen Ridge High School I have felt nothing but support. During tough times, I know that I can ask my teachers and case team for help. Unfortunately the school is very AP-based and clique-y.
4.0 Sophomore
8/24/2024
GRHS is a lot of ups and downs. The town is so nice but just not diverse. Being a POC at school unfortunately racism is super normal and kind of brushed off as a joke. Teachers are gems and college placements are usually impressive. It's an old school though, and it doesn't have the facilities to support so many kids.
4.0 Alum
7/17/2024
I feel that my time at Glen Ridge High School has prepared me for college and introduced me to numerous resources and opportunities that wouldn't have been available elsewhere. The school and class size was small which helped me feel like my needs were being met and the faculty was truly being attentive. The only downside of GRHS has been the lack of diversity.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/18/2024
My daughter went through middle school and is finishing grade 12, the school has done a great job in preparing her applying for college, her profile on college applications has been very strong thanks to GRHS. Lots of AP class options and Honors classes, lots of ways to get a high GPA if you want ad...
5.0 parent
5/30/2023
Small school district that holds students to incredibly high standards, and both teachers and administrators know you and your child by name.
5.0 parent
2/4/2023
A truly amazing school, with a great track record. Plenty of academic pressure, but this brings its own rewards. Also, a safe environment for children.
4.0 parent
8/31/2022
The best thing about this district is peer pressure by and support from other students to do well. I’ve had three children graduate from this school. One had ADD that was diagnosed by a board certified medical specialist. The school refused to provide a 504 designation which would have allowed for a...

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Glen Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Glen Ridge, NJ, in the Glen Ridge neighborhood, and is served by the Glen Ridge Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 811 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Glen Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,382,408. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bloomfield High School, East Orange STEM Academy High School, Bloomfield Tech, and more. Learn more about what Glen Ridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glen Ridge High School.

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