High Schools in Princeton Public School District

The Princeton Public School District is home to a single high school, Princeton High School, which serves grades 9-12. This standout school is ranked 93 out of 429 New Jersey high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its strong academic performance and other key metrics.

Princeton High School consistently outperforms the state average on NJSLA/NJGPA assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 75.4% proficiency in ELA, 83.7% proficiency in Mathematics, and 50% proficiency in Science in the 2024-2025 school year. The school also boasts a high graduation rate of 91.3% and a low dropout rate of 1.0% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% in 2023-2024 suggests a engaged student body.

While Princeton High School's academic excellence is evident, the data also highlights potential areas for further exploration. The school's low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (10.12% in 2023-2024) may indicate challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at Princeton High School suggest the district is allocating significant resources to the high school, which may contribute to its strong performance. Understanding how these resources are distributed across the district's schools could provide valuable insights.