Cliffside Park High School

Summary:

Cliffside Park High School is a public high school serving 1,240 students in grades 9-12 in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. The school is part of the Cliffside Park School District, which is ranked 298 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cliffside Park High School has faced several challenges, including consistently underperforming on standardized tests compared to the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 45% of 9th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 58.1%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male and Hispanic students tending to perform better than female and white students. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.2% to 18.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, Ridgefield Memorial High School, which is less than a mile away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Cliffside Park High School spends around $11,311 per student, which is lower than the spending at some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Ridgefield Memorial High School ($14,548 per student) and Leonia High School ($13,390 per student).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 64 Riverview Avenue
       Cliffside Park, NJ  07010


(201) 313-2370

District: Cliffside Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
298th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,311 Help


Feeder schools for Cliffside Park High School:

Elementary:    School #3
    School #4
    School #5
Middle:    School #6/Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  1,283

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.4%
White:
20.3%
African American:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Compare Details Cliffside Park High School ranks worse than 70% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.74. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cliffside Park High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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: Hispanic (75.4%), White (20.3%), African American (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cliffside Park High School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cliffside Park High School is $11,311.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cliffside Park High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cliffside Park High School 298th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Cliffside Park High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cliffside Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cliffside Park School District 298th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cliffside Park High School

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Rank History for all students at Cliffside Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.07 251st 343 26.8%
2004 39.55 256th 348 26.4%
2005 44.24 238th 351 32.2%
2006 52.93 227th 357 36.4%
2007 50.64 225th 361 37.7%
2008 44.47 250th 359 30.4%
2009 47.79 245th 370 33.8%
2010 58.62 197th 371 46.9%
2011 56.80 213th 378 43.7%
2012 39.56 290th 388 25.3%
2013 57.05 231st 396 41.7%
2014 44.11 302nd 411 26.5%
2015 26.27 313th 406 22.9%
2016 34.20 260th 409 36.4%
2017 32.34 264th 411 35.8%
2018 40.93 210th 415 49.4%
2019 33.48 253rd 416 39.2%
2021 32.61 247th 405 39.0%
2022 26.05 294th 415 29.2%
2023 23.94 312th 422 26.1%
2024 26.74 298th 426 30.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cliffside Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.22 69th 146 52.7%
2019 37.29 74th 138 46.4%
2021 32.56 65th 101 35.6%
2022 41.84 57th 137 58.4%
2023 36.16 89th 161 44.7%
2024 38.99 93rd 179 48.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Cliffside Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.17 111th 355 68.7%
2019 28.09 244th 349 30.1%
2021 34.87 207th 333 37.8%
2022 38.61 172nd 344 50.0%
2023 48.63 129th 339 61.9%
2024 54.87 109th 349 68.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cliffside Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.97 104th 345 69.9%
2019 47.89 134th 347 61.4%
2021 61.15 59th 326 81.9%
2022 64.34 53rd 324 83.6%
2023 41.82 149th 344 56.7%
2024 45.32 139th 350 60.3%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Cliffside Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.78 240th 403 40.4%
2019 30.17 273rd 408 33.1%
2021 31.93 264th 402 34.3%
2022 22.06 317th 414 23.4%
2023 17.65 335th 416 19.5%
2024 19.44 334th 416 19.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cliffside Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.77 227th 405 44.0%
2019 23.12 295th 407 27.5%
2021 36.74 223rd 402 44.5%
2022 23.63 290th 410 29.3%
2023 29.07 251st 414 39.4%
2024 27.09 279th 415 32.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Cliffside Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.57 165th 368 55.2%
2019 38.95 200th 364 45.1%
2021 33.12 249th 374 33.4%
2022 33.83 230th 382 39.8%
2023 30.13 258th 385 33.0%
2024 34.11 239th 394 39.3%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Cliffside Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.26 184th 340 45.9%
2019 23.63 256th 339 24.5%
2021 33.46 203rd 336 39.6%
2022 21.28 266th 335 20.6%
2023 25.43 237th 335 29.3%
2024 28.57 227th 337 32.6%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for White Students!

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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Reviews:
by a teacher
Saturday, December 26, 2020

Open Quote Opportunities for students at every level with every need. High performing students can take the most rigorous courses. Students who can not speak English are supported while enjoying enrichment. All students are mentored by caring adults. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Open Quote Great school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cliffside Park High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 773 7 25 79 0 n/a n/a 0 884
1989 707 5 20 80 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1990 717 9 23 99 0 n/a n/a 0 848
1991 750 6 1 85 38 n/a n/a 0 880
1992 733 4 52 130 1 n/a n/a 0 920
1993 725 8 53 195 1 n/a n/a 0 982
1994 614 13 58 203 0 n/a n/a 0 888
1995 595 14 66 293 0 n/a n/a 0 968
1996 595 14 66 293 0 n/a n/a 0 968
1998 596 26 85 311 1 n/a n/a 0 1019
1999 556 19 98 344 1 n/a n/a 0 1018
2000 546 18 95 367 0 n/a n/a 0 1026
2001 533 18 95 374 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
2002 548 22 85 394 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
2003 548 22 85 394 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
2004 539 26 74 374 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
2005 517 24 62 428 0 n/a n/a 0 1031
2006 522 24 64 465 1 n/a n/a 0 1076
2007 484 29 58 473 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
2008 477 26 57 493 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
2009 449 25 50 513 0 0 0 0 1037
2010 417 43 39 530 0 2 0 0 1031
2011 394 40 37 505 2 3 5 0 986
2012 397 43 26 589 2 2 7 0 1066
2013 391 45 23 640 1 2 3 0 1105
2014 378 35 27 660 0 1 4 0 1105
2015 366 31 27 686 0 1 4 0 1115
2016 361 28 30 700 0 0 2 0 1121
2017 362 23 34 737 0 0 2 0 1158
2018 335 20 28 831 1 1 2 0 1218
2019 327 18 29 817 2 1 2 0 1196
2020 327 16 33 847 1 1 3 0 1228
2021 311 19 33 811 1 1 4 1 1181
2022 289 20 33 841 1 3 3 2 1192
2023 271 20 29 912 1 4 3 0 1240
2024 261 26 21 968 1 3 3 0 1283

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 Cliffside Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 884 74.0 11.9 n/a
1989 812 66.0 12.3 n/a
1990 848 63.0 13.4 18.5
1991 880 73.0 12.0 5.7
1992 920 73.0 12.6 10.2
1993 982 64.9 15.1 12.9
1994 888 66.5 13.4 17.2
1995 968 70.7 13.7 19.9
1996 968 70.7 13.7 19.9
1998 1019 71.2 14.3 21.6
1999 1018 73.7 13.8 23.1
2000 1026 74.7 13.7 30.8
2001 1020 79.8 12.8 34.3
2002 1049 80.2 13.1 34.5
2003 1049 80.2 13.1 34.5
2004 1013 80.5 12.6 35.6
2005 1031 79.0 13.1 n/a
2006 1076 81.0 13.3 37.8
2007 1044 85.0 12.3 44
2008 1053 73.0 14.4 33
2009 1037 65.9 12.3 47.7
2010 1031 79.0 13.0 53.2
2011 986 73.0 13.5 51.5
2012 1066 74.7 14.2 57.6
2013 1105 81.1 13.6 61.4
2014 1105 81.6 13.5 68.3
2015 1115 88.0 12.6 70.5
2016 1121 84.0 13.3 63.9
2017 1158 91.1 12.7 57.7
2018 1218 88.0 13.8 57.8
2019 1196 92.6 12.9 54.9
2020 1228 95.6 12.8 50.6
2021 1181 87.9 13.4 47.8
2022 1192 93.0 12.8 34.6
2023 1240 95.0 13.0 43.9
2024 1283 95.0 13.5 57.8

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 Cliffside Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 884 74.0 11.9 n/a
1989 812 66.0 12.3 n/a
1990 848 63.0 13.4 18.5
1991 880 73.0 12.0 5.7
1992 920 73.0 12.6 10.2
1993 982 64.9 15.1 12.9
1994 888 66.5 13.4 17.2
1995 968 70.7 13.7 19.9
1996 968 70.7 13.7 19.9
1998 1019 71.2 14.3 21.6
1999 1018 73.7 13.8 23.1
2000 1026 74.7 13.7 30.8
2001 1020 79.8 12.8 34.3
2002 1049 80.2 13.1 34.5
2003 1049 80.2 13.1 34.5
2004 1013 80.5 12.6 35.6
2005 1031 79.0 13.1 n/a
2006 1076 81.0 13.3 37.8
2007 1044 85.0 12.3 44
2008 1053 73.0 14.4 33
2009 1037 65.9 12.3 47.7
2010 1031 79.0 13.0 53.2
2011 986 73.0 13.5 51.5
2012 1066 74.7 14.2 57.6
2013 1105 81.1 13.6 61.4
2014 1105 81.6 13.5 68.3
2015 1115 88.0 12.6 70.5
2016 1121 84.0 13.3 63.9
2017 1158 91.1 12.7 57.7
2018 1218 88.0 13.8 57.8
2019 1196 92.6 12.9 54.9
2020 1228 95.6 12.8 50.6
2021 1181 87.9 13.4 47.8
2022 1192 93.0 12.8 34.6
2023 1240 95.0 13.0 43.9
2024 1283 95.0 13.5 57.8

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 Cliffside Park High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $239 (2.1%) $11,072 (97.9%) $11,311

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cliffside Park High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 253rd of 416 High schoolsRanks 312th of 422 High schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Cliffside Park High School)42.434.4
 8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Cliffside Park School District)42.434.4
 8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Cliffside Park High School)26.415.8
 10.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Cliffside Park School District)26.415.8
 10.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Algebra II (Cliffside Park High School)36.446.5
 10.1%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Cliffside Park School District)36.446.5
 10.1%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
10th Grade Algebra I (Cliffside Park High School)4.81.3
 3.5%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Cliffside Park School District)4.81.3
 3.5%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Cliffside Park High School)18.612.4
 6.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cliffside Park School District)24.618.5
 6.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Algebra II (Cliffside Park High School)3246.5
 14.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Cliffside Park School District)34.646.5
 11.9%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11961240
 3.7%
African American1820
 11.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2929
Hispanic817912
 11.6%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White327271
 17.1%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.9%43.9%
 11.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cliffside Park High School

Cliffside Park High School ranks 298th of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Cliffside Park High School are 75% Hispanic, 20% White, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Cliffside Park High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : School #3
Elementary : School #4
Elementary : School #5
Middle : School #6/Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,283 students attended Cliffside Park High 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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