Montgomery High School

Summary:

Montgomery High School is a public high school located in Skillman, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12. It is part of the Montgomery Township School District, which is ranked 50th out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Montgomery High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in New Jersey, ranking 23rd out of 426 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montgomery High School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 88.4% of 9th-grade students were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 58.1%. The school also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, English Language Learner students, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the ideal, it is still lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy and Hopewell Valley Central High School, which also demonstrate strong performance in certain areas, Montgomery High School's higher spending per student of $13,405 may contribute to its overall academic excellence. This highlights the importance of adequate funding and resource allocation in supporting student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1016 Route 601
       Skillman, NJ  08558-1799


(609) 466-7602

District: Montgomery Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,405 Help


Feeder schools for Montgomery High School:

Elementary:    Orchard Hill Elementary School
    Village Elementary School
Middle:    Montgomery Lower Middle School
    Montgomery Upper Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  1,630

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
54.7%
White:
31.2%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montgomery High School ranks better than 94.6% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.38. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Montgomery 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: Asian (54.7%), White (31.2%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montgomery 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 Montgomery High School is $13,405.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montgomery High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery High School 23rd of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Montgomery High School in the ranking list.)

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Montgomery Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Township School District 50th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montgomery High School

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Rank History for all students at Montgomery High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.69 20th 343 94.2%
2004 86.99 13th 348 96.3%
2005 85.93 13th 351 96.3%
2006 83.12 19th 357 94.7%
2007 83.97 25th 361 93.1%
2008 85.58 15th 359 95.8%
2009 83.17 27th 370 92.7%
2010 82.18 30th 371 91.9%
2011 81.39 38th 378 89.9%
2012 79.16 48th 388 87.6%
2013 81.74 29th 396 92.7%
2014 81.73 23rd 411 94.4%
2015 79.96 31st 406 92.4%
2016 80.72 28th 409 93.2%
2017 84.17 27th 411 93.4%
2018 82.62 31st 415 92.5%
2019 80.89 41st 416 90.1%
2021 84.62 28th 405 93.1%
2022 85.13 31st 415 92.5%
2023 85.04 31st 422 92.7%
2024 88.38 23rd 426 94.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Montgomery High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.66 3rd 138 97.8%
2023 99.89 2nd 161 98.8%
2024 98.81 2nd 179 98.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Montgomery High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.33 13th 355 96.3%
2019 74.87 53rd 349 84.8%
2021 78.65 31st 333 90.7%
2022 89.33 11th 344 96.8%
2023 97.19 6th 339 98.2%
2024 74.58 47th 349 86.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montgomery High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.16 106th 345 69.3%
2019 81.30 28th 347 91.9%
2021 60.87 61st 326 81.3%
2023 60.53 66th 344 80.8%
2024 73.44 34th 350 90.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Montgomery High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.02 42nd 403 89.6%
2019 84.54 23rd 408 94.4%
2021 82.48 34th 402 91.5%
2022 79.57 34th 414 91.8%
2023 74.47 43rd 416 89.7%
2024 73.83 55th 416 86.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Montgomery High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.72 30th 405 92.6%
2019 87.73 22nd 407 94.6%
2021 83.04 34th 402 91.5%
2022 90.33 21st 410 94.9%
2023 90.44 21st 414 94.9%
2024 78.68 41st 415 90.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Montgomery High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.70 35th 198 82.3%
2019 63.75 51st 191 73.3%
2021 59.97 50th 165 69.7%
2022 63.85 46th 175 73.7%
2023 73.48 30th 172 82.6%
2024 59.04 60th 174 65.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Montgomery High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.19 28th 266 89.5%
2019 69.76 43rd 254 83.1%
2022 92.38 11th 256 95.7%
2023 45.22 98th 250 60.8%
2024 90.32 11th 260 95.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Montgomery High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.11 53rd 368 85.6%
2019 75.49 50th 364 86.3%
2021 63.70 86th 374 77.0%
2022 90.13 20th 382 94.8%
2023 94.84 15th 385 96.1%
2024 88.85 31st 394 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at Montgomery High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.40 47th 340 86.2%
2019 73.22 43rd 339 87.3%
2021 59.25 68th 336 79.8%
2022 75.22 35th 335 89.6%
2023 81.54 28th 335 91.6%
2024 82.14 22nd 337 93.5%
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.

Montgomery High School Test Scores
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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Montgomery High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 581 4 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1989 388 3 19 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1990 377 2 21 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1991 360 5 24 3 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1992 377 6 27 2 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1993 390 4 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1994 424 3 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1995 483 3 51 9 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1996 483 3 51 9 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1998 547 9 78 17 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1999 637 6 78 7 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2000 690 10 98 7 0 n/a n/a 1 806
2001 751 17 127 15 0 n/a n/a 0 910
2002 905 27 178 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1132
2003 905 27 178 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1132
2004 990 31 195 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1244
2005 1066 31 253 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1375
2006 1160 35 300 32 1 n/a n/a 0 1528
2007 1209 37 337 37 3 n/a n/a 0 1623
2008 1218 41 382 38 3 n/a n/a 0 1682
2009 1190 48 415 41 3 0 0 0 1697
2010 1170 44 445 55 2 0 0 0 1716
2011 1121 49 467 50 1 0 0 0 1688
2012 1098 58 509 54 1 0 0 0 1720
2013 1077 54 552 56 1 0 0 0 1740
2014 1019 52 599 48 2 0 2 0 1722
2015 961 51 636 62 2 0 2 0 1714
2016 906 54 651 71 0 0 5 0 1687
2017 838 56 675 74 0 1 9 0 1653
2018 770 53 724 81 0 1 11 0 1640
2019 733 55 735 74 0 1 15 0 1613
2020 679 55 783 79 0 2 21 0 1619
2021 605 51 797 98 0 1 24 1 1577
2022 555 54 819 95 1 10 25 2 1561
2023 537 54 859 109 1 12 29 2 1603
2024 509 56 891 120 1 11 40 2 1630

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 Montgomery High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 607 51.0 11.9 n/a
1989 410 44.0 9.3 n/a
1990 401 43.0 9.3 n/a
1991 392 44.0 8.9 0
1992 412 42.0 9.8 0.2
1993 418 42.5 9.8 0.2
1994 452 43.2 10.5 0.4
1995 546 48.3 11.3 0.2
1996 546 48.3 11.3 0.2
1998 651 53.5 12.2 0.5
1999 728 56.0 13.0 0.4
2000 806 59.0 13.6 1.1
2001 910 60.7 15.0 0.9
2002 1132 81.6 13.9 1.1
2003 1132 81.6 13.9 1.1
2004 1244 87.0 14.3 1.4
2005 1375 96.0 14.3 n/a
2006 1528 111.5 13.7 1.8
2007 1623 116.0 14.0 1.6
2008 1682 106.0 15.9 n/a
2009 1697 104.1 14.3 1.5
2010 1716 109.0 15.7 1.9
2011 1688 104.6 16.1 2.2
2012 1720 122.6 14.0 2.4
2013 1740 120.2 14.4 3.3
2014 1722 125.8 13.6 3.9
2015 1714 122.0 14.0 3.9
2016 1687 124.0 13.6 4.1
2017 1653 120.8 13.6 4.1
2018 1640 116.8 14.0 3.7
2019 1613 118.4 13.6 3.6
2020 1619 119.2 13.5 3.9
2021 1577 117.0 13.4 3.9
2022 1561 112.8 13.8 4.2
2023 1603 119.6 13.4 4.2
2024 1630 120.2 13.5 4.3

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 Montgomery High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 607 51.0 11.9 n/a
1989 410 44.0 9.3 n/a
1990 401 43.0 9.3 n/a
1991 392 44.0 8.9 0
1992 412 42.0 9.8 0.2
1993 418 42.5 9.8 0.2
1994 452 43.2 10.5 0.4
1995 546 48.3 11.3 0.2
1996 546 48.3 11.3 0.2
1998 651 53.5 12.2 0.5
1999 728 56.0 13.0 0.4
2000 806 59.0 13.6 1.1
2001 910 60.7 15.0 0.9
2002 1132 81.6 13.9 1.1
2003 1132 81.6 13.9 1.1
2004 1244 87.0 14.3 1.4
2005 1375 96.0 14.3 n/a
2006 1528 111.5 13.7 1.8
2007 1623 116.0 14.0 1.6
2008 1682 106.0 15.9 n/a
2009 1697 104.1 14.3 1.5
2010 1716 109.0 15.7 1.9
2011 1688 104.6 16.1 2.2
2012 1720 122.6 14.0 2.4
2013 1740 120.2 14.4 3.3
2014 1722 125.8 13.6 3.9
2015 1714 122.0 14.0 3.9
2016 1687 124.0 13.6 4.1
2017 1653 120.8 13.6 4.1
2018 1640 116.8 14.0 3.7
2019 1613 118.4 13.6 3.6
2020 1619 119.2 13.5 3.9
2021 1577 117.0 13.4 3.9
2022 1561 112.8 13.8 4.2
2023 1603 119.6 13.4 4.2
2024 1630 120.2 13.5 4.3

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 Montgomery High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $45 (0.3%) $13,360 (99.7%) $13,405

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montgomery High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 416 High schoolsRanks 31st of 422 High schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery High School)82.985.6
 2.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Township School District)82.985.6
 2.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Montgomery High School)59.444.3
 15.1%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Montgomery Township School District)59.444.3
 15.1%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Montgomery High School)7960.9
 18.1%
   9th Grade Geometry (Montgomery Township School District)7960.9
 18.1%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Montgomery High School)9392.2
 0.8%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Montgomery Township School District)9392.2
 0.8%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Montgomery High School)55.144.3
 10.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Montgomery Township School District)82.672.6
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Montgomery High School)63.260.9
 2.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Montgomery Township School District)7779.6
 2.6%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Montgomery High School)77.192.2
 15.1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Montgomery Township School District)78.493.2
 14.8%
   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 Students16131603
 0.6%
African American5554
 1.8%
American Indian01
Asian735859
 16.9%
Hispanic74109
 47.3%
Pacific Islander112
 1100%
White733537
 26.7%
Two or More Races1529
 93.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.6%4.2%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery High School

Students at Montgomery High School are 55% Asian, 31% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,630 students attended Montgomery High School.

Yes. Montgomery High School ranks in the top 5.4% of New Jersey high schools.


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