Mahwah High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students from Mahwah in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the only secondary school of the Mahwah Township Public Schools.
Serving 880 students in grades 9-12, Mahwah 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 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mahwah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Mahwah High School's student population of 880 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Black, Columbia blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Mahwah 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 Mahwah High School is 0.56, 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
#550 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
64%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Mahwah High School's ranking?
Mahwah High School is ranked #550 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mahwah High School often compared to?
Mahwah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ramsey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mahwah High School?
The graduation rate of Mahwah High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mahwah High School?
880 students attend Mahwah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mahwah High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mahwah High School?
Mahwah High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mahwah High School offer ?
Mahwah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mahwah High School part of?
Mahwah High School is part of Mahwah Township Public School District.
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