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Jefferson Township High School

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Jefferson Township High School ranks 217 th of 434 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

217^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 434 New Jersey High Schools

Better than 50% of New Jersey high schools

Summary

Jefferson Township High School is a public high school in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, serving 791 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Jefferson Township Public School District, which is ranked 327 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Jefferson Township High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 118th out of 411 high schools in 2016-2017 to 278th out of 405 high schools in 2020-2021. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, though it outperforms some nearby schools like Dover High School. The school's graduation and dropout rates are relatively strong, but its chronic absenteeism rates are an area of concern.

One notable factor is the school's proximity to several specialized public high schools, such as the Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering, Academy for Performing Arts, and Academy for Environmental Science, which tend to outperform Jefferson Township High School on various academic metrics. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent student population compared to some nearby districts, which may also influence its performance.

761

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,425

Per pupil spending ?

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1010 Weldon Rd Rd2
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438-9511

(973) 697-3535

District: Jefferson Township Public School District

Feeder schools for Jefferson Township High School:

Elementary:	Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
	Cozy Lake Elementary School
	Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
	White Rock Elementary School
Middle:	Jefferson Township Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.5%

Hispanic:

18.5%

Asian:

2.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2015 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the New Jersey median (50th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 16 pts below the New Jersey average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg47%

New Jersey avg49%

217^th of 434

New Jersey public high schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

327^th of 609Jefferson Township Public School District among New Jersey districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	47.8	217 of 434	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.8	146 of 429	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.5	206 of 422	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.7	225 of 415	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.8	278 of 405	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.0	198 of 416	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.7	163 of 415	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.9	118 of 411	71.3%	★★★★☆
2016	50.8	152 of 409	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	37.3	232 of 406	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	69.7	136 of 411	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.0	183 of 396	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.7	128 of 388	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.0	184 of 378	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.4	155 of 371	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.0	141 of 370	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.3	117 of 359	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.5	127 of 361	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	70.4	115 of 357	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	74.8	91 of 351	74.1%	★★★★☆
2004	76.1	76 of 348	78.2%	★★★★☆
2003	71.1	106 of 343	69.1%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2019	35.4	134 of 191	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.6	83 of 198	58.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	38.8	273 of 426	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.8	121 of 420	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	32.7	248 of 416	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.9	211 of 414	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.5	271 of 402	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.8	131 of 408	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.9	141 of 403	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	45.4	202 of 406	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.7	150 of 403	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.1	180 of 385	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.6	200 of 382	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.2	191 of 374	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.8	183 of 364	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.2	89 of 368	75.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	53.0	141 of 377	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.5	67 of 358	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	53.7	85 of 344	75.3%	★★★★☆
2022	63.2	56 of 324	82.7%	★★★★☆
2021	51.1	118 of 326	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.9	216 of 347	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.9	65 of 345	81.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	39.0	243 of 426	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.9	163 of 419	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.3	127 of 414	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.0	209 of 410	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.7	277 of 402	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.4	165 of 407	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.3	161 of 405	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	50.9	130 of 359	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.0	167 of 361	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.0	105 of 339	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	29.7	243 of 344	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.0	239 of 333	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	39.2	183 of 349	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	78.7	44 of 355	87.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	32.8	256 of 347	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.1	175 of 345	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	31.5	205 of 335	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.3	237 of 335	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.7	303 of 336	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	39.6	167 of 339	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.7	152 of 340	55.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)64th percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)63rd percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2025)50th percentile~ school

Male (2025)43rd percentile-7 vs school

Female (2025)36th percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2019)30th percentile-23 vs school

White (2025)26th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs New Jersey (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts89%+8 vs state

Mathematics60%~ state avg

Geometry48%-8 vs state

Science34%+3 vs state

Algebra I15%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJGPA English Language Arts (2025)	NJGPA Mathematics (2025)	NJSLA-S Science (2025)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)		NJSLA Mathematics (2025)	NJSLA Algebra I (2025)				NJSLA Geometry (2025)			NJSLA Algebra II (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJGPA English Language Arts 11th Grade	NJGPA Mathematics 11th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry 10th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Township High School	Public	9-12	1010 Weldon Rd Rd2	Oak Ridge	07438	Morris County	Jefferson Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 697-3535	761	72	10.5	14.7%	559 (73.5%)	17 (2.2%)	141 (18.5%)	22 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.2%)	47.8	217^th of 434 public high schools	50.0%		59.8	146^th of 429 public high schools	66.0%	71	88.5	60.0		34.2		38.9			15.4		15.4	48.4		46.9				$10,425	$06	$10,419
Academy for Environmental Science	Public	9-12	1010 Weldon Road	Oak Ridge	07438	Morris County	Morris County Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 697-3535	36			8.3%	26 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.3%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.1%)								(n/a)																		$7,851		$7,851
Sparta High School	Public	9-12	70 West Mountain Road	Sparta	07871	Sussex County	Sparta Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 729-6191	1,025	99	10.3	7.2%	804 (78.4%)	29 (2.8%)	127 (12.4%)	46 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	14 (1.4%)	66.2	112^th of 434 public high schools	74.2%		70.4	97^th of 429 public high schools	77.4%	15		76.0		49.6		57.4			34.9	2.8	28.0	78.6		78.6	88.2		88.2	$11,850		$11,850
Sussex County Technical School	Public	9-12	105 North Church Road	Sparta	07871	Sussex County	Sussex County Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 383-6700	672	53	12.8	23.5%	520 (77.4%)	35 (5.2%)	98 (14.6%)	14 (2.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40.5	259^th of 434 public high schools	40.3%		34.4	282^nd of 429 public high schools	34.3%	23	85.5	60.7		36.9		46.6			17.7	0.0	16.0	28.9	5.0	11.6		22.2	24.1	$13,517	$587	$12,930
Dover High School	Public	9-12	100 Grace Street	Dover	07801	Morris County	Dover Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 989-2010	1,167	92	12.6	59.3%	53 (4.5%)	39 (3.3%)	1,042 (89.3%)	27 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	19.8	359^th of 434 public high schools	17.3%		23.1	341^st of 429 public high schools	20.5%	18	64.0	35.8		14.4		32.7			5.3	8.7	5.7	42.9		42.9				$6,019	$478	$5,541
Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering	Public	9-12	520 West Main Street	Rockaway	07866	Morris County	Morris County Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 664-2301	181				15 (8.3%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (3.9%)	153 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	85	30^th of 434 public high schools	93.1%		84.4	40^th of 429 public high schools	90.7%	10						100.0									100.0		100.0	$12,298	$28	$12,270
Morris Hills High School	Public	9-12	520 West Main Street	Rockaway	07866	Morris County	Morris Hills Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 664-2301	1,140	117	9.7	31.4%	379 (33.2%)	43 (3.8%)	556 (48.8%)	119 (10.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	35 (3.1%)	66.7	108^th of 434 public high schools	75.1%		65.9	120^th of 429 public high schools	72.0%	12		68.9		40.5		70.0			36.4	8.7	33.7	87.1		87.1	100.0		100.0	$13,656	$364	$13,292
Hopatcong High School	Public	8-12	2A Windsor Ave	Hopatcong	07843	Sussex County	Hopatcong Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 398-8803	506	44	11.6	35.2%	273 (54.0%)	32 (6.3%)	186 (36.8%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	34.3	295^th of 434 public high schools	32.0%		25.8	330^th of 429 public high schools	23.1%	35	84.2	50.5	5.6	23.5	29.0	13.4	5.7	78.9	7.4		25.7	17.6		16.0		50.0	50.0	$13,636		$13,636
Kinnelon High School	Public	9-12	121 Kinnelon Road	Kinnelon	07405	Morris County	Kinnelon School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 838-5500	507	48	10.5	6.7%	388 (76.5%)	15 (3.0%)	43 (8.5%)	56 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	70.6	92^nd of 434 public high schools	78.8%		80.8	52^nd of 429 public high schools	87.9%	40		86.7		30.3		73.5			38.9		37.3	83.8		83.8				$19,732	$28	$19,704
Morris Knolls High School	Public	9-12	50 Knoll Drive	Rockaway	07866	Morris County	Morris Hills Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 664-2201	1,450	132	10.9	15.0%	874 (60.3%)	53 (3.7%)	343 (23.7%)	110 (7.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (4.4%)	63.5	128^th of 434 public high schools	70.5%		74.8	79^th of 429 public high schools	81.6%	49		80.1		30.6		66.6			33.2	0.0	30.3	70.7		70.7	100.0		100.0	$14,021	$223	$13,798

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Township High School

Is Jefferson Township High School a good school?

Jefferson Township High School ranks 217^th of 434 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Jefferson Township High School in?

Jefferson Township Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Township High School?

Students at Jefferson Township High School are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Jefferson Township High School?

Jefferson Township High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
Elementary : Cozy Lake Elementary School
Elementary : Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
Elementary : White Rock Elementary School
Middle : Jefferson Township Middle School

How many students attend Jefferson Township High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 761 students attended Jefferson Township High School.

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