Cranford High School

201 West End Place
Cranford, NJ 07016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,095 students in grades 9-12, Cranford 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,095 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cranford High School's student population of 1,095 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,095 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cranford 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 Cranford High School is 0.36, which is less 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)
#969 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cranford High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cranford 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.
67%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cranford 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.
34%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cranford 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
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cranford High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cranford High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cranford High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cranford High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cranford High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cranford High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Cranford High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cranford High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cranford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cranford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cranford High School's ranking?
Cranford High School is ranked #969 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cranford High School?
The graduation rate of Cranford High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cranford High School?
1,095 students attend Cranford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cranford High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cranford High School?
Cranford High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cranford High School offer ?
Cranford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cranford High School part of?
Cranford High School is part of Cranford Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,095 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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