Serving 937 students in grades 9-12, Parsippany High School ranks in the top 50% 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 43% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parsippany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Parsippany High School's student population of 937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
937 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Parsippany High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parsippany High School is 0.71, 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
#877 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
10%
Hispanic
23%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
35%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Parsippany High School's ranking?
Parsippany High School is ranked #877 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Parsippany High School often compared to?
Parsippany High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parsippany Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parsippany High School?
The graduation rate of Parsippany High School is 94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Parsippany High School?
937 students attend Parsippany High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Parsippany High School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parsippany High School?
Parsippany High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parsippany High School offer ?
Parsippany High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parsippany High School part of?
Parsippany High School is part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.
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