Serving 532 students in grades 9-12, Kinnelon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kinnelon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Kinnelon High School's student population of 532 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kinnelon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kinnelon High School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#448 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
9%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
80%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinnelon High School's ranking?
Kinnelon High School is ranked #448 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Kinnelon High School often compared to?
Kinnelon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butler High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kinnelon High School?
The graduation rate of Kinnelon High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kinnelon High School?
532 students attend Kinnelon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kinnelon High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinnelon High School?
Kinnelon High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kinnelon High School offer ?
Kinnelon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kinnelon High School part of?
Kinnelon High School is part of Kinnelon School District.
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