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#1775 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School
High School · Scotch Plains-fanwood School District · Scotch Plains, NJ
A high school in Scotch Plains, NJ where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
667 WESTFIELD ROAD, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
- Math 46% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Scotch Plains-fanwood High School score 54% 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 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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
4.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scotch Plains-fanwood High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,564
Median home value
$696,900
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scotch Plains-fanwood School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School is listed in Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scotch Plains-fanwood High School
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School is a public high school in Scotch Plains, NJ, part of Scotch Plains-fanwood School District, serving approximately 1,551 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,775 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scotch Plains-fanwood High School
What grades does Scotch Plains-fanwood High School serve?
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Scotch Plains-fanwood High School?
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotch Plains-fanwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotch Plains-fanwood High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scotch Plains-fanwood High School rank in NJ?
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School ranks #1,775 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Scotch Plains-fanwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Scotch Plains-fanwood High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scotch Plains-fanwood High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Scotch Plains-fanwood High School a charter school?
No, Scotch Plains-fanwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scotch Plains-fanwood High School a Title I school?
No, Scotch Plains-fanwood High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scotch Plains-fanwood High School?
4.6% of students at Scotch Plains-fanwood 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
- 1,551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 115
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (908) 889-8600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07076)
- 24,667
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 07076; 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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