Cedar Grove High School

Summary:

Cedar Grove High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, with a student population of 466 and part of the Cedar Grove Township School District, which is ranked 173 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Cedar Grove High School stands out from nearby schools like Essex High School and West Orange High School in several key areas. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of New Jersey high schools for the past 10 years, with high four-year graduation rates ranging from 95.1% to 98.5% and relatively low chronic absenteeism rates of 2.5% to 4.6%. Additionally, Cedar Grove High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.55%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools, and a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

These factors contribute to Cedar Grove High School's strong academic performance and positive school climate. Compared to nearby schools, Cedar Grove outperforms in areas like English Language Arts and Geometry proficiency, has higher graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. This suggests a stable and effective educational program that focuses on student success and engagement, despite the school's relatively homogeneous racial makeup and socioeconomic advantage compared to its neighbors in the Cedar Grove Township School District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 90 Rugby Road
       Cedar Grove, NJ  07009


(973) 239-6400

District: Cedar Grove Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,924 Help


Feeder schools for Cedar Grove High School:

Elementary:    North End Elementary School
    South End Elementary School
Middle:    Memorial Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
Hispanic:
7.7%
Asian:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cedar Grove High School ranks worse than 56.6% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.21. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Cedar Grove 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 Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), Hispanic (7.7%), Asian (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Grove High School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Grove High School is $9,924.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cedar Grove High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Grove High School 239th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Cedar Grove High School in the ranking list.)

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Cedar Grove Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Grove Township School District 173rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Grove High School

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.13 158th 343 53.9%
2004 75.81 79th 348 77.3%
2005 76.69 77th 351 78.1%
2006 72.12 107th 357 70.0%
2007 68.70 133rd 361 63.2%
2008 57.06 200th 359 44.3%
2009 56.76 214th 370 42.2%
2010 75.33 88th 371 76.3%
2011 65.14 168th 378 55.6%
2012 72.95 106th 388 72.7%
2013 76.44 77th 396 80.6%
2014 68.47 145th 411 64.7%
2015 63.84 74th 406 81.8%
2016 66.50 70th 409 82.9%
2017 59.34 111th 411 73.0%
2018 40.30 213th 415 48.7%
2019 44.02 199th 416 52.2%
2021 47.16 166th 405 59.0%
2022 53.76 140th 415 66.3%
2023 35.21 239th 422 43.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cedar Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.57 118th 355 66.8%
2019 60.08 101st 349 71.1%
2021 48.73 137th 333 58.9%
2022 63.14 69th 344 79.9%
2023 21.81 291st 339 14.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.21 177th 403 56.1%
2019 49.22 178th 408 56.4%
2021 47.45 166th 402 58.7%
2022 54.34 125th 414 69.8%
2023 39.46 211th 416 49.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.57 208th 405 48.6%
2019 45.65 171st 407 58.0%
2021 47.24 168th 402 58.2%
2022 49.42 142nd 410 65.4%
2023 31.35 241st 414 41.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedar Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.00 324th 382 15.2%
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Rank History for White students at Cedar Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.80 224th 340 34.1%
2019 34.52 197th 339 41.9%
2021 30.50 224th 336 33.3%
2022 47.92 133rd 335 60.3%
2023 17.69 280th 335 16.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Open Quote As a parent I strongly suggest not sending your children here. Not while this institution continues to knowingly employ a national embarrassment. Racism is a stain on this country and will not be tolerated. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cedar Grove High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 6 40 14 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1989 379 4 35 13 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1990 373 1 39 13 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1991 359 1 34 9 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1992 358 1 34 8 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 363 2 39 12 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 332 3 37 10 1 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 357 4 21 7 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1996 357 4 21 7 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1998 357 8 37 10 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1999 335 4 32 14 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2000 334 5 30 12 0 n/a n/a 1 382
2001 296 5 22 11 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2002 333 8 27 9 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 333 8 27 9 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 340 7 30 13 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2005 382 12 36 10 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2006 361 8 31 15 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2007 370 7 36 22 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2008 351 1 38 16 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2009 358 6 34 25 0 0 0 0 423
2010 378 5 30 19 0 1 0 0 433
2011 391 7 30 21 0 1 0 0 450
2012 391 7 25 19 0 0 0 0 442
2013 393 3 19 18 0 0 0 0 433
2014 421 3 19 19 0 0 0 0 462
2015 430 3 25 21 0 0 0 0 479
2016 437 7 25 34 0 0 0 0 503
2017 439 6 27 36 0 0 0 0 508
2018 441 7 29 41 0 1 0 0 519
2019 429 8 26 39 1 3 0 0 506
2020 425 6 27 32 1 5 0 0 496
2021 425 12 25 36 1 6 2 0 507
2022 400 10 28 38 3 6 3 0 488
2023 380 13 28 36 2 5 2 0 466

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 Cedar Grove High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 37.0 12.1 n/a
1989 431 37.0 11.6 n/a
1990 426 37.0 11.5 0.7
1991 403 36.0 11.1 1.7
1992 401 38.0 10.5 1
1993 416 41.0 10.1 1.4
1994 383 34.0 11.3 1.3
1995 389 34.8 11.2 1
1996 389 34.8 11.2 1
1998 412 33.5 12.3 1.5
1999 385 34.8 11.1 0.5
2000 382 24.5 15.6 3.4
2001 334 25.7 13.0 1.8
2002 377 25.0 15.1 2.1
2003 377 25.0 15.1 2.1
2004 390 30.8 12.7 1.5
2005 440 33.8 13.0 n/a
2006 415 33.8 12.3 0.7
2007 435 34.0 12.8 n/a
2008 406 28.0 14.5 0.5
2009 423 32.8 12.4 0.9
2010 433 35.0 12.3 1.6
2011 450 30.7 14.6 1.6
2012 442 37.5 11.7 2.9
2013 433 38.5 11.2 4.8
2014 462 39.0 11.8 5.8
2015 479 41.0 11.6 4.4
2016 503 42.0 11.9 4.4
2017 508 43.0 11.8 2.2
2018 519 43.0 12.0 2.5
2019 506 43.5 11.6 1.8
2020 496 44.5 11.1 2
2021 507 46.7 10.8 1.4
2022 488 46.7 10.4 2.7
2023 466 48.0 9.7 4.5

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 Cedar Grove High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 37.0 12.1 n/a
1989 431 37.0 11.6 n/a
1990 426 37.0 11.5 0.7
1991 403 36.0 11.1 1.7
1992 401 38.0 10.5 1
1993 416 41.0 10.1 1.4
1994 383 34.0 11.3 1.3
1995 389 34.8 11.2 1
1996 389 34.8 11.2 1
1998 412 33.5 12.3 1.5
1999 385 34.8 11.1 0.5
2000 382 24.5 15.6 3.4
2001 334 25.7 13.0 1.8
2002 377 25.0 15.1 2.1
2003 377 25.0 15.1 2.1
2004 390 30.8 12.7 1.5
2005 440 33.8 13.0 n/a
2006 415 33.8 12.3 0.7
2007 435 34.0 12.8 n/a
2008 406 28.0 14.5 0.5
2009 423 32.8 12.4 0.9
2010 433 35.0 12.3 1.6
2011 450 30.7 14.6 1.6
2012 442 37.5 11.7 2.9
2013 433 38.5 11.2 4.8
2014 462 39.0 11.8 5.8
2015 479 41.0 11.6 4.4
2016 503 42.0 11.9 4.4
2017 508 43.0 11.8 2.2
2018 519 43.0 12.0 2.5
2019 506 43.5 11.6 1.8
2020 496 44.5 11.1 2
2021 507 46.7 10.8 1.4
2022 488 46.7 10.4 2.7
2023 466 48.0 9.7 4.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Grove High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $27 (0.3%) $9,897 (99.7%) $9,924

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Grove High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 199th of 416 High schoolsRanks 239th of 422 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Grove High School)70.151.7
 18.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Grove Township School District)70.151.7
 18.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Cedar Grove High School)28.917.2
 11.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Cedar Grove Township School District)28.917.2
 11.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Cedar Grove High School)55.360
 4.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (Cedar Grove Township School District)55.360
 4.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Cedar Grove High School)28.617.2
 11.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cedar Grove Township School District)44.539
 5.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Cedar Grove High School)23.560
 36.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Cedar Grove Township School District)23.560
 36.5%
   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 Students506466
 7.9%
African American813
 62.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2628
 7.7%
Hispanic3936
 7.7%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White429380
 11.4%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.8%4.5%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Grove High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Cedar Grove High School.

Cedar Grove High School ranks 239th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Cedar Grove High School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Cedar Grove High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North End Elementary School
Elementary : South End Elementary School
Middle : Memorial Middle School


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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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