Hawthorne High School

Hawthorne High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
160 Parmelee Ave,  Hawthorne, NJ
Hawthorne Public School District
3.7
3.5
616 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Billy Cunningham
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
75.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
138:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.6%
Female
43.4%
White
51%
Hispanic
41.2%
Black
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Montclair State University 116 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 103 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 99 Students
Seton Hall University 79 Students
The College of New Jersey 70 Students
William Paterson University of New Jersey 64 Students
Stockton University 54 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 53 Students
Rowan University 50 Students
Boston University 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Biology 36 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Finance 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students
Communications 15 Students
Graphic Design 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 82 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/2/2024
I have been living in Hawthorne my whole life. I have been educated in the Elementary, Middle and now the High School. Not many children love going to school, but in Hawthorne, when you are there they make it worth it. Most of my teacher's have been great and those that I believe to be not so great, are only because they may have called me out on my shenanigans at some point in time. Yes, I was a student who would not sit still. However, I digress, Hawthorne is one of the best communities to live in. We may not have the best schools but we do have the most dedicated staff and parents you will find.
5.0 Senior
10/20/2023
My overall experience in hawthorne high school will be unforgettable.The fun experiences throughout every year.The teachers and how hard they work to provide us with intelligence.The faculty and how respectful they are towards us student.
1.0 Alum
8/24/2022
The school is very average. There is not a lot of diversity. This school does not prepare you for college at all.
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3.5 8 Reviews
2.0 other
3/1/2025
Most of the positive reviews are outdated and from before COVID-19 pandemic. As someone who graduated from here, this school tends to only help certain students, and most of the students and faculty honestly reek of those who peaked or are going to peak in high school. The academics are not a strong...
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2.0 other
10/3/2023
school is falling apart, and people be weird
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5.0 parent
10/1/2023
The schools are a melting pot of ethnicities and culture, which enhances our children's academic experience.
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5.0 parent
9/18/2023
Latest technology available, ability to earn college credits.
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