Very Good
#672 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 27% in state
Governor Livingston High School
High School · Berkeley Heights School District · Berkeley Heights, NJ
A Berkeley Heights School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
175 WATCHUNG BOULEVARD, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
- Math 59% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Governor Livingston High School score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
1.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Governor Livingston 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$179,006
Median home value
$697,000
Median rent
$1,986/mo
College educated
73%
Homeownership
95.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07922; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Learning Center New ProvidenceEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–9 | 0.9 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| New Providence High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 635 | Compare → |
| Oak Knoll School of the Holy ChildPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 8–12 | 1.9 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Flex SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 3–12 | 2.2 mi | 76 | 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.
Berkeley Heights School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Governor Livingston High School is listed in Berkeley Heights School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Governor Livingston High School
Governor Livingston High School is a public high school in Berkeley Heights, NJ, part of Berkeley Heights School District, serving approximately 920 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #672 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Governor Livingston High School
What grades does Governor Livingston High School serve?
Governor Livingston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Governor Livingston High School?
Governor Livingston High School has an enrollment of approximately 920 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor Livingston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor Livingston High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Governor Livingston High School rank in NJ?
Governor Livingston High School ranks #672 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Governor Livingston High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Governor Livingston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Governor Livingston High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Governor Livingston High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Governor Livingston High School a charter school?
No, Governor Livingston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Governor Livingston High School a Title I school?
No, Governor Livingston High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Governor Livingston High School?
1.7% of students at Governor Livingston 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
- 920
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (908) 464-3100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07922)
- 11,971
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 07922; 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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