Whippany Park High School

Summary:

Whippany Park High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Whippany, New Jersey, with a student population of 595. The school is part of the Hanover Park Regional High School District, which is ranked 123 out of 615 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whippany Park High School consistently ranks among the top 100 high schools in New Jersey, with a ranking of 90 out of 422 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's students perform well on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state and district averages in subjects like English Language Arts, Algebra I, Geometry, and Science. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 55.9% of Whippany Park High School's 9th-grade students were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the district's 62.1% and the state's 52.1%. The school also maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.3% to 98.4% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.0% to 0.5% during the same period.

Whippany Park High School's academic performance and school rankings are generally higher than those of its nearby counterparts, such as Hanover Park High School and Parsippany Hills High School. However, the school's student population is less racially diverse compared to some nearby schools, such as Morristown High School, which have higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students. Additionally, Whippany Park High School serves a relatively affluent community, as evidenced by the low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 1.79% to 4.37% in recent years.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 165 Whippany Road
       Whippany, NJ  07981-1741


(973) 887-3004

District: Hanover Park Regional High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,403 Help


Feeder schools for Whippany Park High School:

Elementary:    Bee Meadow School
    Mountview Road School
    Salem Drive School
Middle:    Memorial Junior School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  595

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.9%
Asian:
13.1%
Hispanic:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.4% Help


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Compare Details Whippany Park High School ranks better than 78.7% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.28. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Whippany Park 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 (71.9%), Asian (13.1%), Hispanic (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whippany Park High School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whippany Park High School is $12,403.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Whippany Park High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whippany Park High School 90th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Whippany Park High School in the ranking list.)

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Hanover Park Regional High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover Park Regional High School District 123rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whippany Park High School

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Rank History for all students at Whippany Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.88 42nd 343 87.8%
2004 76.68 71st 348 79.6%
2005 80.20 53rd 351 84.9%
2006 76.32 78th 357 78.2%
2007 75.37 90th 361 75.1%
2008 81.02 46th 359 87.2%
2009 79.05 63rd 370 83.0%
2010 73.59 101st 371 72.8%
2011 73.78 101st 378 73.3%
2012 75.98 78th 388 79.9%
2013 71.92 112th 396 71.7%
2014 65.38 173rd 411 57.9%
2015 31.72 274th 406 32.5%
2016 45.29 184th 409 55.0%
2017 52.24 154th 411 62.5%
2018 75.77 51st 415 87.7%
2019 80.05 44th 416 89.4%
2021 63.62 92nd 405 77.3%
2022 70.07 72nd 415 82.7%
2023 67.28 90th 422 78.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whippany Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.23 53rd 355 85.1%
2019 71.98 66th 349 81.1%
2021 57.27 96th 333 71.2%
2022 63.64 67th 344 80.5%
2023 61.94 75th 339 77.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whippany Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.33 68th 344 80.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Whippany Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.79 47th 403 88.3%
2019 79.21 45th 408 89.0%
2021 67.12 86th 402 78.6%
2022 74.44 48th 414 88.4%
2023 66.78 72nd 416 82.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Whippany Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.49 84th 405 79.3%
2019 73.98 58th 407 85.7%
2021 60.66 102nd 402 74.6%
2022 57.34 109th 410 73.4%
2023 60.16 106th 414 74.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Whippany Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.02 18th 198 90.9%
2019 62.93 55th 191 71.2%
2021 58.16 57th 165 65.5%
2022 61.55 52nd 175 70.3%
2023 66.46 41st 172 76.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whippany Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.71 93rd 368 74.7%
2019 86.65 24th 364 93.4%
2021 68.65 67th 374 82.1%
2022 40.09 196th 382 48.7%
2023 68.37 65th 385 83.1%
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Rank History for White students at Whippany Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.65 68th 340 80.0%
2019 72.10 49th 339 85.5%
2021 48.76 115th 336 65.8%
2022 53.26 105th 335 68.7%
2023 48.16 132nd 335 60.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Whippany 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 585 2 33 0 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1989 549 5 36 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1990 484 6 43 4 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 478 6 45 1 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1992 469 9 50 6 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1993 424 14 59 7 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1994 461 11 27 4 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1995 446 6 51 8 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1996 446 6 51 8 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1998 467 2 50 11 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1999 457 6 47 12 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2000 466 6 61 19 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 477 6 61 16 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2002 515 2 89 17 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2003 515 2 89 17 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2004 538 2 90 17 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2005 531 5 88 15 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2006 539 3 74 19 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2007 505 6 84 25 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2008 501 9 73 31 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2009 498 8 73 24 0 0 0 0 603
2010 509 11 78 19 0 0 0 0 617
2011 516 9 82 17 0 0 0 0 624
2012 563 9 65 15 0 0 0 0 652
2013 586 11 69 24 0 0 1 0 691
2014 579 13 75 38 0 0 2 0 707
2015 581 13 81 48 1 0 2 0 726
2016 548 22 99 42 0 0 2 0 713
2017 547 22 91 41 0 0 2 0 703
2018 499 18 86 54 0 0 1 0 658
2019 488 18 75 53 0 0 8 0 642
2020 476 16 69 64 0 0 9 0 634
2021 456 16 72 60 0 0 9 0 613
2022 455 13 73 65 0 0 9 0 615
2023 428 14 78 70 0 0 5 0 595

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 Whippany Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 620 47.0 13.1 n/a
1989 590 48.0 12.2 n/a
1990 538 52.0 10.3 0.2
1991 530 50.0 10.6 0.4
1992 534 44.0 12.1 0.9
1993 504 41.0 12.3 0.6
1994 503 39.6 12.7 0.4
1995 511 48.0 10.6 1.4
1996 511 48.0 10.6 1.4
1998 530 49.0 10.8 0.8
1999 522 43.8 11.9 0.6
2000 552 46.0 12.0 0.9
2001 560 46.2 12.1 0.7
2002 623 50.0 12.5 0.6
2003 623 50.0 12.5 0.6
2004 647 51.0 12.7 0.9
2005 639 52.0 12.3 n/a
2006 635 52.0 12.2 0.5
2007 620 50.0 12.4 n/a
2008 614 47.0 13.1 1.5
2009 603 54.0 10.6 0.3
2010 617 45.0 13.7 0.8
2011 624 44.4 14.0 1.6
2012 652 53.3 12.2 1.5
2013 691 54.0 12.7 1.9
2014 707 51.6 13.7 1.8
2015 726 54.0 13.4 1.9
2016 713 52.0 13.7 2.2
2017 703 50.6 13.8 4.1
2018 658 60.8 10.8 3.8
2019 642 58.4 10.9 2.3
2020 634 57.4 11.0 2.8
2021 613 59.6 10.2 3.3
2022 615 61.0 10.0 1.8
2023 595 61.0 9.7 4.4

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 Whippany Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 620 47.0 13.1 n/a
1989 590 48.0 12.2 n/a
1990 538 52.0 10.3 0.2
1991 530 50.0 10.6 0.4
1992 534 44.0 12.1 0.9
1993 504 41.0 12.3 0.6
1994 503 39.6 12.7 0.4
1995 511 48.0 10.6 1.4
1996 511 48.0 10.6 1.4
1998 530 49.0 10.8 0.8
1999 522 43.8 11.9 0.6
2000 552 46.0 12.0 0.9
2001 560 46.2 12.1 0.7
2002 623 50.0 12.5 0.6
2003 623 50.0 12.5 0.6
2004 647 51.0 12.7 0.9
2005 639 52.0 12.3 n/a
2006 635 52.0 12.2 0.5
2007 620 50.0 12.4 n/a
2008 614 47.0 13.1 1.5
2009 603 54.0 10.6 0.3
2010 617 45.0 13.7 0.8
2011 624 44.4 14.0 1.6
2012 652 53.3 12.2 1.5
2013 691 54.0 12.7 1.9
2014 707 51.6 13.7 1.8
2015 726 54.0 13.4 1.9
2016 713 52.0 13.7 2.2
2017 703 50.6 13.8 4.1
2018 658 60.8 10.8 3.8
2019 642 58.4 10.9 2.3
2020 634 57.4 11.0 2.8
2021 613 59.6 10.2 3.3
2022 615 61.0 10.0 1.8
2023 595 61.0 9.7 4.4

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 Whippany Park High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $275 (2.2%) $12,128 (97.8%) $12,403

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whippany Park High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 44th of 416 High schoolsRanks 90th of 422 High schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Whippany Park High School)80.955.9
 25%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Hanover Park Regional High School District)81.362.1
 19.2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Whippany Park High School)59.340.8
 18.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Hanover Park Regional High School District)51.435.5
 15.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Whippany Park High School)92.887.1
 5.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (Hanover Park Regional High School District)86.386
 0.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Whippany Park High School)57.940.4
 17.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hanover Park Regional High School District)50.335.2
 15.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Whippany Park High School)54.487.1
 32.7%
   End of Course Geometry (Hanover Park Regional High School District)46.186
 39.9%
   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 Students642595
 7.3%
African American1814
 22.2%
American Indian00
Asian7578
 4%
Hispanic5370
 32.1%
Pacific Islander00
White488428
 12.3%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.3%4.4%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Whippany Park High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 595 students attended Whippany Park High School.

Students at Whippany Park High School are 72% White, 13% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Whippany Park High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bee Meadow School
Elementary : Mountview Road School
Elementary : Salem Drive School
Middle : Memorial Junior School

Whippany Park High School ranks 90th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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