Hoboken High School

Public 9-12

 Ninth & Clinton Sts
       Hoboken, NJ  07030


(201) 356-3701

District: Hoboken Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,451 Help


Feeder schools for Hoboken High School:

Elementary:    Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
    Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
    Wallace Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  526

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.6%
White:
21.3%
African American:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.6% Help


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Compare Details Hoboken High School ranks better than 55.7% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.96. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hoboken High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hoboken High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.6%), White (21.3%), African American (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hoboken High School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Hoboken High School employs 44.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hoboken High School is $19,451.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hoboken High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoboken High School 187th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Hoboken High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hoboken Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoboken Public School District 186th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hoboken High School

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Rank History for all students at Hoboken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 11.06 307th 343 10.5%
2004 22.43 288th 348 17.2%
2005 39.13 255th 351 27.4%
2006 46.11 250th 357 30.0%
2007 53.72 211th 361 41.6%
2008 39.48 266th 359 25.9%
2009 20.07 315th 370 14.9%
2010 20.38 319th 371 14.0%
2011 4.17 355th 378 6.1%
2012 20.48 340th 388 12.4%
2013 22.68 333rd 396 15.9%
2014 34.67 323rd 411 21.4%
2015 20.00 352nd 406 13.3%
2016 18.77 363rd 409 11.2%
2017 26.67 304th 411 26.0%
2018 34.04 260th 415 37.3%
2019 18.75 333rd 416 20.0%
2021 22.09 312th 405 23.0%
2022 42.31 195th 415 53.0%
2023 43.96 187th 422 55.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hoboken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.57 175th 355 50.7%
2019 29.05 239th 349 31.5%
2021 77.79 33rd 333 90.1%
2022 30.76 236th 344 31.4%
2023 51.91 114th 339 66.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hoboken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.81 98th 345 71.6%
2019 37.21 205th 347 40.9%
2021 23.94 284th 326 12.9%
2022 58.64 73rd 324 77.5%
2023 49.55 103rd 344 70.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hoboken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.46 192nd 403 52.4%
2019 29.28 275th 408 32.6%
2021 34.36 247th 402 38.6%
2022 43.24 184th 414 55.6%
2023 51.17 141st 416 66.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hoboken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.24 203rd 405 49.9%
2019 24.64 290th 407 28.7%
2021 18.66 334th 402 16.9%
2022 39.50 189th 410 53.9%
2023 34.92 225th 414 45.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Hoboken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.14 191st 266 28.2%
2019 34.15 157th 254 38.2%
2021 17.76 238th 247 3.6%
2022 32.07 172nd 256 32.8%
2023 19.33 227th 250 9.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hoboken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.88 100th 368 72.8%
2019 31.11 248th 364 31.9%
2021 32.80 252nd 374 32.6%
2022 63.03 80th 382 79.1%
2023 49.80 148th 385 61.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hoboken High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.11 185th 340 45.6%
2019 35.68 190th 339 44.0%
2021 52.97 93rd 336 72.3%
2022 67.06 57th 335 83.0%
2023 83.00 21st 335 93.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, March 12, 2021

Open Quote The testing statistics of the past do not demonstrate the accomplishment of the past three years. Students in the honors and AP program at the high school are top notch. Students regular get 4s and 5s on some of the most challenging tests, including Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, and World History. And, this isn't one or two students, it is most that complete the course taught by Hoboken High teachers. The theater program competes and wins at the highest level in the state and nationally. Second to none, best in Hudson County. The competition debate team has won the county Mock Trial competition and made it to the quarter finals of regionals. In Model United Nations and at the Harvard Model Congress in Spain, they are among the strongest competitors, bringing home regularly the most awards per school. Again, from Freshman to Senior competitors. All of these program are ethnically and economically diverse. Ms. Piccapietra, the principal strives to make HHS a family, with kids across its very diverse population taking care of one another. I think it is the one high school in the county, where the guidance counselors have the time and make the effort to individually make plans for the future for each student and ensure that they accomplish it in the class room and in extracurricular activities. Student at the school face a range of economic challenges and somehow, the school works to make a difference. The way they have responded to COVID has really been the best I have heard about in the county. We had multiple choices and took what we thought was "a risk" by choosing Hoboken High School. That was stupid, we have friends with kids who have been in other high schools and finished at Hoboken. All agree that going here was not a risk. It should have been our first choice. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Open Quote Many great teachers and an excellent guidance department along with a principal focused on just the right areas makes HHS a hidden treasure. Public schools, by design, must serve and accept all, across the income and performance spectrum. Hoboken High does a great job meeting all student needs, whether kids from at-risk homes or with special needs or high-achieving students in need of a challenging environment (and those in between).

Our kids thrived with the rigorous AP and Honors classes and engaging teachers. Having fully funded arts, sports and extra-curricular programs is also key for us. The school often competes and wins at the state-wide level (in sports, arts, debate, etc). Student safety and discipline are also taken very seriously (contrary to reputation). The culture of togetherness within this diverse student community is obvious (take a walk through the hallways of this small school and see). If you dismiss HHS because it reflects this urban community or reduce its varied student body to a simple test score, you are ignoring a great educational option. We have been there for three years now and haven't regretted it once. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hoboken High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 226 117 69 824 0 n/a n/a 0 1236
1989 199 105 72 773 1 n/a n/a 0 1150
1990 184 103 68 709 1 n/a n/a 0 1065
1991 154 99 61 668 1 n/a n/a 0 983
1992 180 97 60 660 1 n/a n/a 0 998
1993 174 90 52 639 2 n/a n/a 0 957
1994 180 89 43 662 2 n/a n/a 0 976
1995 153 89 31 567 1 n/a n/a 0 841
1996 153 89 31 567 1 n/a n/a 0 841
1998 122 101 31 512 1 n/a n/a 0 767
1999 110 110 28 479 1 n/a n/a 0 728
2000 101 111 26 452 1 n/a n/a -1 690
2001 91 114 26 432 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2002 87 118 19 410 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2003 87 118 19 410 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2004 79 134 15 439 1 n/a n/a 0 668
2005 66 126 10 415 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2006 74 124 7 415 1 n/a n/a 0 621
2007 78 111 5 377 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2008 89 93 5 365 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2009 90 92 6 352 0 0 0 0 540
2010 81 83 5 360 1 0 0 0 530
2011 104 139 10 421 0 0 0 0 674
2012 101 127 13 394 0 0 0 0 635
2013 83 121 11 377 0 0 0 0 592
2014 99 153 12 443 0 0 0 0 707
2015 86 135 9 428 0 0 0 0 658
2016 101 135 9 426 0 1 0 0 672
2017 53 97 2 263 1 0 0 0 416
2018 60 88 2 261 1 0 0 0 412
2019 56 85 3 272 1 0 1 0 418
2020 63 84 5 270 1 1 2 0 426
2021 70 73 8 272 1 1 3 0 428
2022 98 74 9 281 1 2 3 0 468
2023 112 70 14 319 2 2 7 0 526

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hoboken High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1236 87.0 14.2 n/a
1989 1150 85.0 13.5 n/a
1990 1065 86.0 12.3 37.8
1991 983 84.0 11.7 58.6
1992 998 84.0 11.8 50
1993 957 80.2 11.9 52
1994 976 81.2 12.0 56.6
1995 841 80.0 10.5 47.4
1996 841 80.0 10.5 47.4
1998 767 72.2 10.6 51.2
1999 728 62.2 11.7 57
2000 690 57.6 12.0 67.4
2001 663 59.2 11.2 68.3
2002 635 58.0 10.9 43.9
2003 635 58.0 10.9 43.9
2004 668 60.0 11.1 76.8
2005 618 59.4 10.4 n/a
2006 621 61.0 10.2 76.5
2007 571 62.5 9.1 75.3
2008 552 55.0 10.0 70.8
2009 540 49.5 9.9 67
2010 530 39.0 13.5 70.8
2011 674 40.0 16.8 72
2012 635 60.1 10.5 75
2013 592 54.0 10.9 80.9
2014 707 68.3 10.3 57.9
2015 658 64.0 10.2 83.1
2016 672 64.0 10.5 72.2
2017 416 46.3 8.9 67.5
2018 412 44.8 9.1 75.2
2019 418 44.4 9.4 71.8
2020 426 41.2 10.3 67.1
2021 428 42.1 10.1 61
2022 468 46.4 10.0 71.4
2023 526 44.2 11.9 61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hoboken High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1236 87.0 14.2 n/a
1989 1150 85.0 13.5 n/a
1990 1065 86.0 12.3 37.8
1991 983 84.0 11.7 58.6
1992 998 84.0 11.8 50
1993 957 80.2 11.9 52
1994 976 81.2 12.0 56.6
1995 841 80.0 10.5 47.4
1996 841 80.0 10.5 47.4
1998 767 72.2 10.6 51.2
1999 728 62.2 11.7 57
2000 690 57.6 12.0 67.4
2001 663 59.2 11.2 68.3
2002 635 58.0 10.9 43.9
2003 635 58.0 10.9 43.9
2004 668 60.0 11.1 76.8
2005 618 59.4 10.4 n/a
2006 621 61.0 10.2 76.5
2007 571 62.5 9.1 75.3
2008 552 55.0 10.0 70.8
2009 540 49.5 9.9 67
2010 530 39.0 13.5 70.8
2011 674 40.0 16.8 72
2012 635 60.1 10.5 75
2013 592 54.0 10.9 80.9
2014 707 68.3 10.3 57.9
2015 658 64.0 10.2 83.1
2016 672 64.0 10.5 72.2
2017 416 46.3 8.9 67.5
2018 412 44.8 9.1 75.2
2019 418 44.4 9.4 71.8
2020 426 41.2 10.3 67.1
2021 428 42.1 10.1 61
2022 468 46.4 10.0 71.4
2023 526 44.2 11.9 61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hoboken High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $358 (1.8%) $19,093 (98.2%) $19,451

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hoboken High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 333rd of 416 High schoolsRanks 187th of 422 High schools
 35.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hoboken High School)40.463.5
 23.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Hoboken Public School District)40.463.5
 23.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Hoboken High School)3.414.1
 10.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Hoboken Public School District)3.414.1
 10.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Hoboken High School)35.752
 16.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (Hoboken Public School District)35.752
 16.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Hoboken High School)3.314.1
 10.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hoboken Public School District)10.837.2
 26.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Hoboken High School)9.552
 42.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Hoboken Public School District)10.352
 41.7%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students418526
 25.8%
African American8570
 17.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian314
 366.7%
Hispanic272319
 17.3%
Pacific Islander02
White56112
 100%
Two or More Races17
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.8%61.6%
 10.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hoboken High School

Students at Hoboken High School are 61% Hispanic, 21% White, 13% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Hoboken High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
Elementary : Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
Elementary : Wallace Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 526 students attended Hoboken High School.

Hoboken High School ranks 187th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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