High Schools in New Providence School District


Summary:

The New Providence School District in New Jersey is home to one standout high school, New Providence High School. This school consistently ranks among the top 12.5% of high schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming state averages across key metrics such as graduation rates, test scores, and student-teacher ratios.

New Providence High School boasts a 91.3% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. Its students also excel academically, with 75.3% of 9th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 49.9%. The school's low 1.0% dropout rate and relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% further demonstrate its commitment to student success. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $12,987 is higher than the state average, suggesting a well-resourced learning environment.

While New Providence High School's performance is generally excellent, the school's slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state's target of 10% may be an area for improvement. Overall, the data indicates that New Providence High School is a standout institution within the New Jersey education system, providing a high-quality education to its students and consistently outperforming state averages across a range of key metrics.

District Detail

 356 Elkwood Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974-1838

 (908) 464-9050

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,264

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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