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#1206 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 49% in state
Voorhees High School
High School · North Hunterdon-voorhees Regional High School District · Glen Gardner, NJ
A North Hunterdon-voorhees Regional High School District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
256 County Route 513, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
- Math 46% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Voorhees High School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
3.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Voorhees 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,576
Median home value
$441,600
Median rent
$1,474/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterdon Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 8–12 | 3.3 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Hunterdon County AcademiesEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| North Hunterdon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 1,262 | Compare → |
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.
North Hunterdon-voorhees Regional High School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $33,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Voorhees High School is listed in North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Voorhees High School
Voorhees High School is a public high school in Glen Gardner, NJ, part of North Hunterdon-voorhees Regional High School District, serving approximately 753 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,206 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Voorhees High School
What grades does Voorhees High School serve?
Voorhees High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Voorhees High School?
Voorhees High School has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voorhees High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Voorhees High School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Voorhees High School rank in NJ?
Voorhees High School ranks #1,206 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Voorhees High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Voorhees High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Voorhees High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Voorhees High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Voorhees High School a charter school?
No, Voorhees High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Voorhees High School a Title I school?
No, Voorhees High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Voorhees High School?
3.9% of students at Voorhees 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
- 753
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (908) 638-6116
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08826)
- 5,255
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 08826; 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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