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Pequannock Township High School

85 Sunset Road
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
9/
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Top 20%
Pequannock Township High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Pequannock Township in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Pequannock Township School District.
Serving 671 students in grades 9-12, Pequannock Township 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pequannock Township High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Pequannock Township High School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Campus Size
15
School Motto
Educating all students to succeed.

School Rankings

Pequannock Township High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pequannock Township High School is 0.31, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#331 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
55-59%
38%
75-79%
49%
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
82%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
≥95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Golden Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pequannock Township High School's ranking?
Pequannock Township High School is ranked #331 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pequannock Township High School often compared to?
Pequannock Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pequannock Township High School?
The graduation rate of Pequannock Township High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pequannock Township High School?
671 students attend Pequannock Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pequannock Township High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pequannock Township High School?
Pequannock Township High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pequannock Township High School offer ?
Pequannock Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pequannock Township High School part of?
Pequannock Township High School is part of Pequannock Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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