Serving 630 students in grades 9-12, Roselle Park High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roselle Park High School's student population of 630 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roselle Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roselle Park High School is 0.60, 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
#1423 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
57%
33%
Black
10%
15%
White
27%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roselle Park High School's ranking?
Roselle Park High School is ranked #1423 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Roselle Park High School often compared to?
Roselle Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Brearley Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roselle Park High School?
The graduation rate of Roselle Park High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Roselle Park High School?
630 students attend Roselle Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Roselle Park High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roselle Park High School?
Roselle Park High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roselle Park High School offer ?
Roselle Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roselle Park High School part of?
Roselle Park High School is part of Roselle Park Public School District.
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