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Governor Livingston High School

175 Watchung Boulevard
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 950 students in grades 9-12, Governor Livingston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 950 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Governor Livingston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Governor Livingston High School's student population of 950 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
950 students
This chart displays total students of Governor Livingston High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Governor Livingston High School by grade.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Governor Livingston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Governor Livingston High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1185 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Governor Livingston High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Governor Livingston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Governor Livingston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Governor Livingston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Governor Livingston High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Governor Livingston High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Governor Livingston High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Governor Livingston High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
75%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Governor Livingston High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Governor Livingston High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Governor Livingston High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Governor Livingston High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Governor Livingston High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Governor Livingston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Governor Livingston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Governor Livingston High School's ranking?
Governor Livingston High School is ranked #1185 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Governor Livingston High School often compared to?
Governor Livingston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit High School, New Providence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Governor Livingston High School?
The graduation rate of Governor Livingston High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Governor Livingston High School?
950 students attend Governor Livingston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Governor Livingston High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Governor Livingston High School?
Governor Livingston High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Governor Livingston High School offer ?
Governor Livingston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Governor Livingston High School part of?
Governor Livingston High School is part of Berkeley Heights School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 950 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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