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County Prep High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
525 Montgomery St,
Jersey City, NJ
Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Barbara Mendolla
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
B+
A
A-
A-
B
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
40%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
195:1
Student Diversity
Female
61%
Male
39%
Hispanic
36.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
28.6%
White
23.2%
Black
6.4%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#1
Most Diverse Public HS in New Jersey
#5
Niche Standout HS in New Jersey
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
565 Students
Montclair State University
419 Students
New York University
367 Students
Rutgers University - Newark
346 Students
Seton Hall University
317 Students
Kean University
302 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology
297 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology
251 Students
New Jersey City University
190 Students
Stockton University
175 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
153 Students
Nursing
136 Students
Business
134 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
115 Students
Psychology
112 Students
Computer Science
104 Students
Accounting
54 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
49 Students
Marketing
47 Students
Finance
46 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/1/2025
The school creates a strong environment that is dedicated to learning. The teachers are helpful and form good connections with the students. The food has a variety of options. The school is overall really good.
11/6/2024
County Prep has been one of the most influential experiences of my life. Being able to go and discover myself has been amazing. Some of the best parts have been getting that personal one on ones with some of the teachers and just getting that advanced learning.
9/30/2024
I have had a wonderful experience at County Prep High School. I have grown significantly and developed new skills throughout my academic journey here. The valuable knowledge I've gained will continue to benefit me as I pursue my college career, and I owe much of that to County Prep. Additionally, I've made friendships and connections that will last a lifetime and support me in all my future endeavors.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/14/2018
I have had an amazing experience at this school. I transferred here in the middle of my sophomore year and right away I was accepted into the mix. Teachers did their best to make the transfer as easy as possible and so did the students. I am now a senior and would not trade my experience at this sch...
7/27/2017
It's a great diversed enviornemt and I hope to attend this school in September I highly agree this school is perfect for me
11/25/2014
County Prep is a safe, clean and attentive school. The staff is welcoming and encouraging with my daughter. There are not many safe schools in Jersey City anymore. We are grateful to be part of the CP community. I only hope they can get approval for the return of sports programs. As for the leadersh...
11/2/2014
What are they planning to do with those abandon projects next to that school? What are the safety for the students?
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List Price Range
$379K - $2.9M
Homes For Sale
84
Average Home Value
$1,021,757
Median Lot Size
1,306 Sq Ft
% Renters
75%
Average Household Income
$147,161
% of College Grads
69.7%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
967 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
82.7%
Homes for Sale
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County Prep High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jersey City, NJ and is served by the Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 917 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. County Prep High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $1,021,757. Discover additional schools in the area, like Regional Day School, James J. Ferris High School, Lincoln High School, and more. Learn more about what Jersey City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near County Prep High School.