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4 schools in Highland Park Boro School District

New Jersey · 1,573 students · 1 city

4 public K-12 schools sit under Highland Park Boro School District in New Jersey, serving roughly 1,573 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Highland Park Boro School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,573
+47 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Highland Park Boro School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New JerseyIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
39.3%#146 of 243N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,573#229 of 372#5,280 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#196 of 372N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.4:1#101 of 370#610 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
45.9%#120 of 369#4,772 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
74.4%#3 of 298#81 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Highland Park Boro School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,606 to 1,573 students (down 2%) and from 145 to 151 full-time teachers (up 4%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Highland Park Boro School District

Across 4 schools, Highland Park Boro School District educates about 1,573 students in New Jersey. By footprint it is a thinly populated district.

On the school-mix side, Highland Park Boro School District consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Highland Park Boro School District runs about 393 students per school, 27% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 540.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,573 students, rose 3% from the 1,526 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Highland Park Boro School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Highland Park Boro School District?
Highland Park Boro School District operates 4 public K-12 schools in New Jersey, serving approximately 1,573 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Highland Park Boro School District?
Highland Park Boro School District includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Highland Park Boro School District?
Highland Park High School is the largest public school in Highland Park Boro School District by enrollment, with approximately 493 students.
What grade levels does Highland Park Boro School District serve?
Highland Park Boro School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.