County Prep High School

525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 922 students in grades 9-12, County Prep High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 922 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

County Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

County Prep High School's student population of 922 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
922 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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School Rankings

County Prep High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of County Prep High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#661 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of County Prep High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of County Prep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of County Prep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of County Prep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
29%
10%
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Hispanic
37%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in County Prep High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
15%
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White
23%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of County Prep High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of County Prep High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in County Prep High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is County Prep High School's ranking?
County Prep High School is ranked #661 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are County Prep High School often compared to?
County Prep High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Ronald Mcnair High School, Infinity Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of County Prep High School?
The graduation rate of County Prep High School is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend County Prep High School?
922 students attend County Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of County Prep High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of County Prep High School?
County Prep High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does County Prep High School offer ?
County Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is County Prep High School part of?
County Prep High School is part of Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District.
In what neighborhood is County Prep High School located?
County Prep High School is located in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown Jersey City.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 922 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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