Hoboken High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in Hoboken, in Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Hoboken Public Schools.
Serving 607 students in grades 9-12, Hoboken High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hoboken High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hoboken High School's student population of 607 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Rankings
Hoboken High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoboken High School is 0.62, 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
#1045 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
54%
34%
Black
13%
14%
White
27%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Hoboken High School's ranking?
Hoboken High School is ranked #1045 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hoboken High School often compared to?
Hoboken High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoboken Charter School, County Prep High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoboken High School?
The graduation rate of Hoboken High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hoboken High School?
607 students attend Hoboken High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hoboken High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hoboken High School?
Hoboken High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hoboken High School offer ?
Hoboken High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoboken High School part of?
Hoboken High School is part of Hoboken Public School District.
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