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#1832 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Boonton High School
High School · Boonton Town Public School District · Boonton, NJ
A Boonton Town Public School District high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
306 LATHROP AVENUE, Boonton, NJ 07005
- Math 34% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Boonton High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boonton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated920/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boonton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,411
Median home value
$565,900
Median rent
$1,779/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boonton Town Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $28,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boonton High School is listed in Boonton Town Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boonton High School
Boonton High School is a public high school in Boonton, NJ, part of Boonton Town Public School District, serving approximately 656 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,832 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boonton High School
What grades does Boonton High School serve?
Boonton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Boonton High School?
Boonton High School has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boonton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boonton High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boonton High School rank in NJ?
Boonton High School ranks #1,832 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Boonton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boonton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Boonton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boonton High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Boonton High School a charter school?
No, Boonton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boonton High School a Title I school?
No, Boonton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boonton High School?
27.7% of students at Boonton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 656
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (973) 335-9700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07005)
- 15,240
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07005; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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