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#1023 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 41% in state
Kinnelon High School
High School · Kinnelon School District · Kinnelon, NJ
A high school in Kinnelon, NJ serving grades 9th – 12th.
121 KINNELON ROAD, Kinnelon, NJ 07405
- Math 53% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kinnelon High School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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
4.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kinnelon High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average361/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kinnelon), 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
$127,500
Median home value
$552,500
Median rent
$1,526/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Chancellor AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 7–12 | 3.8 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Netherlands Reformed Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Pequannock Township High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 671 | 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.
Kinnelon School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $31,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kinnelon High School is listed in Kinnelon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kinnelon High School
Kinnelon High School is a public high school in Kinnelon, NJ, part of Kinnelon School District, serving approximately 528 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,023 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kinnelon High School
What grades does Kinnelon High School serve?
Kinnelon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kinnelon High School?
Kinnelon High School has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinnelon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinnelon High School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kinnelon High School rank in NJ?
Kinnelon High School ranks #1,023 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Kinnelon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kinnelon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Kinnelon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kinnelon High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kinnelon High School a charter school?
No, Kinnelon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kinnelon High School a Title I school?
No, Kinnelon High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kinnelon High School?
4.7% of students at Kinnelon 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
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (973) 838-5500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07405)
- 17,859
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 07405; 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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