Scotch Plains-fanwood High School

Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School serves 1,551 students in grades 9-12 in this affluent Union County community. With 115 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance in English Language Arts, with 70% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels.

Mathematics presents an area with room for growth, as 42% of students reach proficiency standards. Overall, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School ranks in the 57th percentile among New Jersey's 2,475 schools, earning a state ranking of #1071. The student body benefits from the educational advantages of an exceptionally well-educated community, where 68% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

This high level of educational attainment in the surrounding area creates a supportive environment for academic achievement and college preparation. The school draws from families with a median household income of $179,531, reflecting the affluent character of the ZIP code 07076, where median home values reach $663,700 and the poverty rate remains remarkably low at just 2.5%. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School operates within this prosperous large suburban setting, serving a community that places strong emphasis on education and academic success.