Parsippany High School

Parsippany High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
309 Baldwin Rd,  Parsippany, NJ
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District
3.8
4.8
937 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Denis Mulroony
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
93%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
90.5%
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
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
154:1

Student Diversity

Female
50%
Male
49.9%
White
36.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
35%
Hispanic
20.8%
Black
4.5%
Two or more races
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 313 Students
Montclair State University 194 Students
New York University 139 Students
Seton Hall University 129 Students
Penn State 117 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 112 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 104 Students
Rowan University 96 Students
The College of New Jersey 95 Students
Boston University 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 113 Students
Biology 85 Students
Computer Science 85 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Nursing 52 Students
Finance 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Marketing 44 Students
Accounting 27 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 181 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/25/2024
Administration doesn't care about students. Often when they are having a bad day, it is taken out on the students.
3.0 Senior
7/11/2024
Overall not a bad school, most teachers are great, however, some are not so great. We're good in sports, and have fun school activities and pep rallies.
3.0 Alum
5/12/2024
It was a great experience at this high school. Has a lot of clubs and its easy to join and everyone is friendly.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 5 Reviews
4.0 student
8/10/2022
Nice school. Teachers and counselors are very helpful and kind. Great environment. Good selection of electives and extracurriculars. Can’t say the same about the building, though.
5.0 parent
6/12/2021
This is very nice school. I love going to this school.
5.0 parent
6/12/2021
This school is so much better than other schools. I would definitely recommend this school. The best school in Parsippany.
5.0 parent
6/12/2021
Amazing school, very nice teachers, very nice environment. I would definitely recommend. Sports is amazing.

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Parsippany High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Parsippany, NJ, in the Parsippany-Troy Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 937 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Parsippany 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 3.56, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montville Township High School, Parsippany Hills High School, Trinity Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Parsippany has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Parsippany High School.

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