Summary:
The Highland Park Boro School District in New Jersey contains a single high school, Highland Park High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 91.3%, its overall academic performance on standardized tests is mixed compared to state and district averages.
Highland Park High School's performance on standardized tests has declined in recent years, with proficiency rates dropping in several subject areas. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (47.3%) and Algebra I (4.3%) for 9th graders were below the state averages. However, the school performed better in Geometry (26.9%) and Algebra II (66.7%) for 9th graders. In 11th grade, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (84.3%) and Mathematics (58.3%) were above the state averages. The school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% could be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.
While Highland Park High School has some positive indicators, such as a low dropout rate and a student-teacher ratio below the state average, its overall performance suggests it is not a standout school within the Highland Park Boro School District or the state of New Jersey. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 36.49%, indicates that it serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to its academic performance.
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