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Best High Schools in Zip Code 07974

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644

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Top rankedNew Providence High School54^th of 434 New Jersey high schools

Summary:

The 07974 zip code is home to a single high school, New Providence High School, which has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking among the top 8% of high schools in New Jersey. As part of the New Providence School District, the school has received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its excellence in various areas.

New Providence High School boasts a 91.3% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, and a low 1.0% dropout rate. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are well above the state averages, showcasing its students' strong academic achievements. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7, the school provides a personalized learning environment, and its per-student spending of $12,987 suggests a significant investment in resources to support student success.

While the school's performance is generally exceptional, the slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% could be an area for improvement. Overall, New Providence High School stands out as a premier educational institution, providing a high-quality education to its students and consistently ranking among the top schools in New Jersey.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA-S Science (2025)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)	NJSLA Algebra I (2025)		NJSLA Geometry (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Providence High School	Public	9-12	35 Pioneer Dr	New Providence	07974	Union County	New Providence School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 464-4700	644	58	11.1	3.1%	434 (67.4%)	15 (2.3%)	98 (15.2%)	81 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	79.3	54^th of 434 public high schools	87.6%		86.3	32^nd of 429 public high schools	92.5%	22	51.0	75.3	45.7	45.7	89.8	89.8	$12,987	$411	$12,576

Cities Near Zip Code 07974

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Providence	0.15 mi	5	22^nd
Berkeley Heights	1.37 mi	2	85^th
Berkeley Hts	1.63 mi	4	93^rd
Summit	1.7 mi	9	34^th
Chatham	2.11 mi	6	56^th

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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.

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