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#1413 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Cranford High School
High School · Cranford Public School District · Cranford, NJ
A high school in Cranford, NJ where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 WEST END PLACE, Cranford, NJ 07016
- Math 44% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cranford High School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 55% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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
1.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cranford High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,629
Median home value
$635,800
Median rent
$2,116/mo
College educated
64.8%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Brearley Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 778 | Compare → |
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| Cornerstone Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Kohler AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cranford Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cranford High School is listed in Cranford Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cranford High School
Cranford High School is a public high school in Cranford, NJ, part of Cranford Public School District, serving approximately 1,081 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,413 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cranford High School
What grades does Cranford High School serve?
Cranford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cranford High School?
Cranford High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,081 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cranford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cranford High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cranford High School rank in NJ?
Cranford High School ranks #1,413 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Cranford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cranford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Cranford High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cranford High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cranford High School a charter school?
No, Cranford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cranford High School a Title I school?
No, Cranford High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cranford High School?
1.5% of students at Cranford 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
- 1,081
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (908) 709-6272
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07016)
- 23,841
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 07016; 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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