Hopewell Valley Central High School

259 Pennington Titusville Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,079 students in grades 9-12, Hopewell Valley Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 29% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 1,079 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hopewell Valley Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Hopewell Valley Central High School's student population of 1,079 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,079 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
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School Rankings

Hopewell Valley Central 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 Hopewell Valley Central High School is 0.47, 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)
#977 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hopewell Valley Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hopewell Valley Central 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.
53%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hopewell Valley Central 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 Hopewell Valley Central 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
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Asian
15%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hopewell Valley Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hopewell Valley Central 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%
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White
71%
39%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hopewell Valley Central 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 Hopewell Valley Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Hopewell Valley Central 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 Hopewell Valley Central High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hopewell Valley Central 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
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hopewell Valley Central 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 Hopewell Valley Central High School's ranking?
Hopewell Valley Central High School is ranked #977 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hopewell Valley Central High School often compared to?
Hopewell Valley Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hopewell Valley Central High School?
The graduation rate of Hopewell Valley Central High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hopewell Valley Central High School?
1,079 students attend Hopewell Valley Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hopewell Valley Central High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopewell Valley Central High School?
Hopewell Valley Central High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hopewell Valley Central High School offer ?
Hopewell Valley Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hopewell Valley Central High School part of?
Hopewell Valley Central High School is part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,079 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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