Serving 1,021 students in grades 9-12, Parsippany Hills High School ranks in the top 50% 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 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 63% 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: 1,021 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parsippany Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Parsippany Hills High School's student population of 1,021 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,021 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
School Rankings
Parsippany Hills 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 Hills High School is 0.70, 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
#773 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
10%
Hispanic
17%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
37%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Hills High School's ranking?
Parsippany Hills High School is ranked #773 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Parsippany Hills High School often compared to?
Parsippany Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parsippany High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parsippany Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Parsippany Hills High School is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Parsippany Hills High School?
1,021 students attend Parsippany Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Parsippany Hills High School students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parsippany Hills High School?
Parsippany Hills 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 Hills High School offer ?
Parsippany Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parsippany Hills High School part of?
Parsippany Hills High School is part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.
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