Kinnelon High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Kinnelon in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Kinnelon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.
Serving 528 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 38%). 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% 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
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Kinnelon High School's student population of 528 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Green, Dark green
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Rankings
Kinnelon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kinnelon High School is 0.38, 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
#468 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
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
8%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
78%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinnelon High School's ranking?
Kinnelon High School is ranked #468 out of 2,184 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 38% 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 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kinnelon High School?
528 students attend Kinnelon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kinnelon High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kinnelon High School part of?
Kinnelon High School is part of Kinnelon School District.
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