Serving 666 students in grades 9-12, Boonton 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% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boonton High School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boonton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boonton High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1189 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
25%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boonton High School's ranking?
Boonton High School is ranked #1189 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boonton High School?
The graduation rate of Boonton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Boonton High School?
666 students attend Boonton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Boonton High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boonton High School?
Boonton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Boonton High School offer ?
Boonton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Boonton High School part of?
Boonton High School is part of Boonton Town Public School District.
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