Cresskill High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Cresskill in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Cresskill Public Schools.
Serving 478 students in grades 9-12, Cresskill High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cresskill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Cresskill High School's student population of 478 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cresskill High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cresskill High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
7%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
59%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cresskill High School's ranking?
Cresskill High School is ranked #628 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cresskill High School often compared to?
Cresskill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tenafly High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cresskill High School?
The graduation rate of Cresskill High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cresskill High School?
478 students attend Cresskill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cresskill High School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cresskill High School?
Cresskill High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cresskill High School offer ?
Cresskill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cresskill High School part of?
Cresskill High School is part of Cresskill Public School District.
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