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Mahwah High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Mahwah, New Jersey, part of the Mahwah Township Public School District. With 856 students, Mahwah High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in New Jersey, currently at a statewide ranking of 92 out of 426 high schools.
Mahwah High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, 73.6% of 9th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 58.1%. The school also maintains an impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.9% to 97.1% over the past few years, well above the state average. Additionally, Mahwah High School performs well across various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and white students, as well as for special education and low socioeconomic status students.
Compared to nearby high schools, such as Ridgewood High School, Ramapo High School, and Lakeland Regional High School, Mahwah High School outperforms them on several academic metrics, including ELA and math proficiency rates. Despite its strong performance, Mahwah High School's spending per student ($12,658 in 2018-2019) is lower than some of the nearby high-performing schools, such as Midland Park Junior/Senior High School ($19,201) and Pascack Hills High School ($16,816), suggesting the school's efficient use of resources.
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