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#655 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 27% in state

Pequannock Township High School

High School · Pequannock Township School District · Pompton Plains, NJ

A high school in Pompton Plains, NJ serving grades 9th – 12th.

85 Sunset Road, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

  • Math 55% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 76% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.1 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation19.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$23,842
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Students at Pequannock Township High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency76%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 66% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
80%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

6.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pequannock Township 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,661

Median home value

$488,200

Median rent

$3,297/mo

College educated

48.6%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
19.8% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·55 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chancellor AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9private7–120.6 mi62Compare →
Netherlands Reformed Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–120.6 mi157Compare →
Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7private7–122.1 mi353Compare →
Butler High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–123.1 mi502Compare →

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.

Pequannock Township School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$23,842NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pequannock Township High School is listed in Pequannock Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pequannock Township High School

Pequannock Township High School is a public high school in Pompton Plains, NJ, part of Pequannock Township School District, serving approximately 671 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pequannock Township High School

What grades does Pequannock Township High School serve?

Pequannock Township High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pequannock Township High School?

Pequannock Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 671 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pequannock Township High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pequannock Township High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pequannock Township High School rank in NJ?

Pequannock Township High School ranks #655 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Pequannock Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pequannock Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Pequannock Township High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pequannock Township High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pequannock Township High School a charter school?

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

Is Pequannock Township High School a Title I school?

No, Pequannock Township High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pequannock Township High School?

6.3% of students at Pequannock Township 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
671
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Morris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 07444)
10,766
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
53.3
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 07444; 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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