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#1828 of 2,466 schools in NJ
South Hunterdon Regional High School
High School · South Hunterdon Regional School District · Lambertville, NJ
A high school in Lambertville, NJ where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 Mt Airy Harbourton Rd, Lambertville, NJ 08530
- Math 19% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Hunterdon Regional High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Hunterdon Regional High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average480/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lambertville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,667
Median home value
$554,000
Median rent
$1,641/mo
College educated
58%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope-solebury HSEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Hunterdon Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $35,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Hunterdon Regional High School is listed in South Hunterdon Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Hunterdon Regional High School
South Hunterdon Regional High School is a public high school in Lambertville, NJ, part of South Hunterdon Regional School District, serving approximately 392 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,828 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Hunterdon Regional High School
What grades does South Hunterdon Regional High School serve?
South Hunterdon Regional High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend South Hunterdon Regional High School?
South Hunterdon Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hunterdon Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hunterdon Regional High School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Hunterdon Regional High School rank in NJ?
South Hunterdon Regional High School ranks #1,828 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is South Hunterdon Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Hunterdon Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 South Hunterdon Regional High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Hunterdon Regional High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is South Hunterdon Regional High School a charter school?
No, South Hunterdon Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Hunterdon Regional High School a Title I school?
No, South Hunterdon Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Hunterdon Regional High School?
29.6% of students at South Hunterdon Regional 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (609) 397-2060
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 08530)
- 8,146
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
Official sources & links
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 08530; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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