Serving 635 students in grades 9-12, New Providence High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Providence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New Providence High School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
New Providence High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Providence High School is 0.48, 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
#362 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
70%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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 New Providence High School's ranking?
New Providence High School is ranked #362 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are New Providence High School often compared to?
New Providence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Providence High School?
The graduation rate of New Providence High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend New Providence High School?
635 students attend New Providence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of New Providence High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Providence High School?
New Providence High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Providence High School offer ?
New Providence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Providence High School part of?
New Providence High School is part of New Providence School District.
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