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Top 47% in state

Parsippany Hills High School

High School · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

20 Rita Drive PO Box 52, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Enrollment

1,021

Student-Teacher

9.9:1

Score

6.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,151 of 2,466

In Parsippany

#5 of 12

public schools

In district

#6 of 14

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

School environment

9.4 / 10

Excellent

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6.6/10

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About Parsippany Hills High School

Parsippany Hills High School is a public high school in Parsippany, NJ, part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District. Parsippany Hills High School serves approximately 1,021 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Parsippany Hills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,151 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Parsippany Hills High School show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • NJ avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

At 9.9:1 students to teachers, Parsippany Hills High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-12.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+13.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation30.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,955
Chronic Absenteeism4.7%

Parsippany Hills High School — Students at Parsippany Hills High School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

15.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 60.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
51.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 72.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
54.1% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
67.4%
ELA
73.1%
2025
Math
54.7%
ELA
60.8%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.9/10.

How Parsippany Hills High School Compares

See how Parsippany Hills High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
53th percentile in NJ
Academic
7.0/10
Very Good
Growth
1.9/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
9.4/10
Excellent
AP Courses
4
State avg: 3.2
Sports
5
2 boys' · 3 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
16%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
103 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
4.7%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4 AP courses offered
30.4% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

20 Rita Drive PO Box 52, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Parsippany Hills High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Mountain Lakes High School (rated 7.5/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Mountain Lakes), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Morris County School of Technology (rated 6.5/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Denville), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Parsippany, see our Parsippany schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Littleton Elementary School Parsippany 0.3 mi 5.6
ST ELIZABETH NURSERY & MONTESSORI SCHOOL Parsippany 0.4 mi 7.3
Brooklawn Middle School Parsippany 0.4 mi 7.8
APPLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MORRIS PLAINS Morris Plains 0.6 mi
Lake Parsippany Elementary School Parsippany 0.9 mi 5.4
Mount Tabor Elementary School Mount Tabor 1.0 mi 6.4
Eastlake Elementary School Parsippany 1.4 mi 5.3
Morris County School of Technology Denville 1.7 mi 6.5
THE CRAIG SCHOOL Mountain Lakes 2.1 mi 8.1
Mountview Road School Morris Plains 2.2 mi 7.8
Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired Mountain Lakes 2.3 mi 8.1
Intervale Elementary School Boonton 2.2 mi 7.2
Briarcliff Middle School Mountain Lakes 2.4 mi 7.9
Mountain Way School Morris Plains 2.4 mi 7.7
PG CHAMBERS SCHOOL Cedar Knolls 2.7 mi 7.4
Wildwood Elementary School Mountain Lakes 2.6 mi 8.4
Morris Plains Borough School Morris Plains 2.8 mi 8.0
Riverview Elementary School Denville 2.8 mi 6.6
Mountain Lakes High School Mountain Lakes 2.8 mi 7.5
Valleyview Middle School Denville 3.1 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07054 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$107,955

Median Home Value

$569,000

Median Rent

$1,725/mo

Population

30,139

College Educated

60.6%

Homeownership

49.9%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

41.3

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Lower Cape May Regional High School Cape May, NJ 6.6
Camden County Technical School-GTC Sicklerville, NJ 6.5
Holmdel High School Holmdel, NJ 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Parsippany Hills High School

What grades does Parsippany Hills High School serve?

Parsippany Hills High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Parsippany Hills High School?

Parsippany Hills High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,021 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsippany Hills High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Parsippany Hills 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 Hills High School rank in NJ?

Parsippany Hills High School ranks #1,151 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Parsippany Hills High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Parsippany Hills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Hills High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Parsippany Hills High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Parsippany Hills High School a charter school?

No, Parsippany Hills High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Parsippany Hills High School a Title I school?

No, Parsippany Hills High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parsippany Hills High School?

15.6% of students at Parsippany Hills 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
12 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,021
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
103
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Morris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.7%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%

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