Serving 856 students in grades 9-12, Mahwah High School ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 34% of the student body (majority Asian and 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: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mahwah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mahwah High School's student population of 856 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mahwah High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mahwah High School is 0.54, 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
#382 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
66%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mahwah High School's ranking?
Mahwah High School is ranked #382 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mahwah High School often compared to?
Mahwah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ramsey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mahwah High School?
The graduation rate of Mahwah High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mahwah High School?
856 students attend Mahwah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mahwah High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahwah High School?
Mahwah High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mahwah High School offer ?
Mahwah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mahwah High School part of?
Mahwah High School is part of Mahwah Township Public School District.
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