Summary:
Glen Ridge High School is a public high school located in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 822 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 45 out of 426 high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Glen Ridge High School demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84.1% of 9th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 58.1%. The school also has an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.9% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Glen Ridge High School excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with rankings for female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and special education students consistently among the top in the state.
When compared to nearby high schools, such as Nutley High School, West Orange High School, and Montclair High School, Glen Ridge High School consistently outperforms them in academic performance, graduation rates, and student group rankings. This suggests that Glen Ridge High School provides a more rigorous and supportive educational environment for its students, despite having a lower spending per student ($10,966 in 2018-2019) compared to some nearby schools.
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Detail:
Public 7-12
District:
Glen Ridge Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 426 New Jersey High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,966
Feeder schools for Glen Ridge High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.8
Number of students: 811
Racial breakdown:
White:
74.1%
Asian:
8.6%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Two or more races:
4.7%
African American:
4.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.4%
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