Summary:
The 07013 zip code is home to a single public high school, Clifton High School, which serves grades 9-12 and has a total enrollment of 3,141 students. The school is part of the Clifton Public School District, which is ranked 457 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Clifton High School has seen a slight decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, going from 313 out of 434 high schools in 2024-2025 to 321 out of 422 in 2022-2023, all with a 1-star rating. The school's performance is generally below the state averages, particularly in math, with only 5.9% of 10th graders proficient or better in NJSLA/Algebra I compared to a state average of 17.9%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% and a 61.35% rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.
Despite the school's challenges, it has a relatively high per-student spending of $12,104 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 for the 2023-2024 school year. However, these resources have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes for the students. Targeted interventions and support may be needed to help Clifton High School address its performance issues and better serve its students.
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