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#1209 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 49% in state
Parsippany High School
High School · Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District · Parsippany, NJ
A Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
309 Baldwin Rd PO Box 52, Parsippany, NJ 07054
- Math 44% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Parsippany High School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parsippany High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,955
Median home value
$569,000
Median rent
$1,725/mo
College educated
60.6%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07054; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Montville Township High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| Boonton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| Mountain Lakes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 550 | 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.
Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 14
- District spending per student
- $26,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parsippany High School is listed in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parsippany High School
Parsippany High School is a public high school in Parsippany, NJ, part of Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District, serving approximately 937 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,209 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parsippany High School
What grades does Parsippany High School serve?
Parsippany High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Parsippany High School?
Parsippany High School has an enrollment of approximately 937 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsippany High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parsippany High School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parsippany High School rank in NJ?
Parsippany High School ranks #1,209 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Parsippany High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parsippany High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Parsippany High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parsippany High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parsippany High School a charter school?
No, Parsippany High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parsippany High School a Title I school?
No, Parsippany High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parsippany High School?
23.8% of students at Parsippany 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
- 937
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (973) 263-7001
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07054)
- 30,139
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 07054; 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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