Clifton High School serves 34 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
79%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
8%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Clifton Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Clifton High School is a four year public high school serving grades 9-12 for the city of Clifton in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Clifton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.
- Curriculum: In addition to serving as a standard four year public high school, Clifton High offers at least 17 different Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses. These courses include AP English Language and Composition, AP Studio Art, AP Art History, AP United States History, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP French Language, Accounting, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, AP Physics, and AP Computer Science. The school has over 200 different courses available to their students.
- Extracurricular Activities: Clifton High School competes regionally in over 50 sport programs, including the marching band/alumni band.
- Clifton High School has over 60 clubs, including clubs such as Academic Decathlon, Conservation, JETS, Knights of Pythagoras, Muslim, Fencing, Youth Alive, Asian, Key, Ski, Anime, Mock Trial and Botany.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clifton High School?
The graduation rate of Clifton High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Clifton High School?
34 students attend Clifton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Clifton High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clifton High School?
Clifton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clifton High School offer ?
Clifton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clifton High School part of?
Clifton High School is part of Clifton Unified School District.
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