Very Good
#519 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 21% in state
Hoboken High School
High School · Hoboken Public School District · Hoboken, NJ
A high school in Hoboken, NJ where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
NINTH & CLINTON STS, Hoboken, NJ 07030
- Math 38% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hoboken High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hoboken 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,972/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoboken), 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
$176,943
Median home value
$872,100
Median rent
$2,819/mo
College educated
83.1%
Homeownership
34.1%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | 5–12 | 0.2 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Hoboken Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Miftaahul Uloom AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Jose Marti Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 588 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Hoboken Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $31,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hoboken High School is listed in Hoboken Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hoboken High School
Hoboken High School is a public high school in Hoboken, NJ, part of Hoboken Public School District, serving approximately 607 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hoboken High School
What grades does Hoboken High School serve?
Hoboken High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hoboken High School?
Hoboken High School has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoboken High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoboken High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hoboken High School rank in NJ?
Hoboken High School ranks #519 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hoboken High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hoboken High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hoboken High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoboken High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hoboken High School a charter school?
No, Hoboken High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hoboken High School a Title I school?
No, Hoboken High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hoboken High School?
53.9% of students at Hoboken 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
- 607
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (201) 356-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07030)
- 58,340
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 07030; 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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