Highland Park High School

Highland Park High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
102 N 5th Ave,  Highland Park, NJ
Highland Park School District
3.8
3.6
488 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Lassiter
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
88.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
2
Equity
5
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
160:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
47.6%
White
38.7%
Hispanic
26.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.8%
Black
10.1%
Two or more races
5.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Most Diverse Public HS in New Jersey
#22 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

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 232 Students
New York University 58 Students
Montclair State University 52 Students
Kean University 51 Students
Princeton University 51 Students
Cornell University 46 Students
University of Pennsylvania 46 Students
Middlesex College 41 Students
Penn State 38 Students
Boston University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 51 Students
Business 42 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Biology 37 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Economics 21 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Chemistry 15 Students
Engineering 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 75 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/30/2020
A good and accepting environment to grow up in, though the academic rigor and resources from guidance counselors could be improved.
4.0 Senior
11/17/2016
Highland Park High School is a very small, tight-knit school. Everyone knew each other and it was easy to make friends. My school is incredibly accepting; we were the first school in our county to adopt the Transgender Policy. I'm proud to be a member of this school, everyone was such a forward thinker. The only reason I don't give this school a full five-star rating is because there wasn't much variety in courses offered. Since it was such a small school, they couldn't offer many classes because there aren't enough students. It would have been nice to maybe take a European history class or a Piano 101 class.
4.0 NicheUser
1/24/2016
I learn a lot in school, but sometimes that comes from self-teaching. In general, however, teachers are very available and I learn in depth about all the courses I've taken. The workload has not been too heavy lately.
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3.6 10 Reviews
3.0 parent
2/12/2025
This High School turned out to be such a disappointment as did the Middle School. Many of the teachers are burned out, the students are out of control in classes, which makes it impossible for interested or motivated students. I believe this is a result of poor classroom management skills along with...
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2.0 parent
1/27/2025
Nasty environment roach infestation, vulgar language, and violence honestly would not recommend, principles r really nice but the students and teachers not doing anything about the vulgar language is terrible.
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5.0 other
7/4/2024
I feel extremely grateful to be able to attend and graduate from Highland Park High School. Not only are the students kind and supportive of each other, the teachers are also dedicated to your success. I have met my most influential mentors and lifelong friends. Without HPHS, I would not be where I...
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5.0 parent
7/4/2024
My two kids graduated last year and this year. They like their teachers and classmates. One of them got into one of county’s magnet schools but decided to remain at HPHS. My kid says it was one of the best decisions. HPHS offers them opportunities to excel and prepared them well for their college jo...
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Highland Park High School

Highland Park High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Highland Park, NJ, in the Highland Park neighborhood, and is served by the Highland Park School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 488 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Highland Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $620,595. Discover additional schools in the area, like Adult High School, Piscataway Magnet School, New Brunswick P-Tech, and more. Learn more about what Highland Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland Park High School.

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