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Highland Park High School vs. Metuchen High School

Should you attend Highland Park High School or Metuchen High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Highland Park High School
102 North Fifth Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Metuchen High School
400 Grove Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Highland Park 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 698 students in grades 9-12, Metuchen High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
518 students
698 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Metuchen High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Park High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Metuchen High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
61 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Metuchen High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Highland Park Boro School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Metuchen High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Metuchen Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1350 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#254 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland Park High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Metuchen High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
55-59%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Highland Park Boro School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Metuchen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Highland Park Boro School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Metuchen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 10% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Highland Park Boro School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Metuchen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in NJ)
≥95%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Highland Park High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Highland Park Boro School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Metuchen High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland Park High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Metuchen High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
137
180
Grade 10 Students
132
164
Grade 11 Students
117
175
Grade 12 Students
132
179
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Highland Park Boro School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Metuchen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Metuchen Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Highland Park Boro School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Metuchen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Metuchen Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Highland Park Boro School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Metuchen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Metuchen Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
38%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Highland Park Boro School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Metuchen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Metuchen Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Highland Park Boro School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Metuchen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Metuchen Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Park High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Highland Park Boro School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Metuchen High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Highland Park Boro School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Metuchen High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Highland Park Boro School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Metuchen High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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