Serving 612 students in grades 9-12, Hawthorne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorne High School's student population of 612 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1933
School Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Hawthorne High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne High School is 0.58, 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
#1472 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
43%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
49%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Hawthorne High School's ranking?
Hawthorne High School is ranked #1472 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hawthorne High School often compared to?
Hawthorne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Passaic Valley Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawthorne High School?
The graduation rate of Hawthorne High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hawthorne High School?
612 students attend Hawthorne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hawthorne High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne High School?
Hawthorne High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hawthorne High School offer ?
Hawthorne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorne High School part of?
Hawthorne High School is part of Hawthorne Public School District.
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