Excellent
#272 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 11% in state
Cedar Grove High School
High School · Cedar Grove Township School District · Cedar Grove, NJ
A Cedar Grove Township School District high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
- Math 47% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cedar Grove High School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
2.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar Grove High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,654
Median home value
$600,800
Median rent
$1,693/mo
College educated
58.4%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacordaire AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Verona High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| The Montclair Kimberley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
| Passaic Valley Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,060 | Compare → |
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.
Cedar Grove Township School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Grove High School is listed in Cedar Grove Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Grove High School
Cedar Grove High School is a public high school in Cedar Grove, NJ, part of Cedar Grove Township School District, serving approximately 460 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Grove High School
What grades does Cedar Grove High School serve?
Cedar Grove High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar Grove High School?
Cedar Grove High School has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Grove High School rank in NJ?
Cedar Grove High School ranks #272 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Cedar Grove High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Grove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Cedar Grove High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Grove High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cedar Grove High School a charter school?
No, Cedar Grove High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Grove High School a Title I school?
No, Cedar Grove High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Grove High School?
2.8% of students at Cedar Grove 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
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (973) 239-6400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07009)
- 13,317
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
Official sources & links
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 07009; 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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