The average public high school diversity score in New Jersey is approximately 0.72 per year (2026).
The most diverse public high schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in New Jersey is currently Innovation High School, with a diversity score of 0.77.
Diversity Score Range: 0.71
0.77
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.74
Most Diverse Public High Schools in New Jersey (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Innovation High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
239 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1504
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1504
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Beloved Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-12
508 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Liberty High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 9-12
299 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Academy For Information Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 9-12
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Vocational School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 9-12
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
2525 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5510
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5510
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Piscataway Township High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
100 Behmer Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0700
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0700
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Sayreville War Memorial High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
820 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5252
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5252
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Developmental Learning Center Warren
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 1-12
217 Mountain View Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 762-5600
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 762-5600
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
102 North Fifth Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
1085 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Burlington Township High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 9-12
610 Fountain Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1713
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1713
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: K-10
240 Ege Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Edison High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 9-12
50 Boulevard Of The Eagles
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5200
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5200
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Glassboro High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 7-12
560 Joseph L Bowe Blvd
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Leonia High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 9-12
100 Christie Heights Street
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Oakcrest High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 9-12
1824 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-2600
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-2600
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-9
330 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Egg Harbor Township High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 9-12
24 High School Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-0100
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-0100
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
County Prep High School
Vocational School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 9-12
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 9-12
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-8900
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-8900
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Union County Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 9-12
1776 Raritan Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Colonia High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 9-12
East Street
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 726-7060
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 726-7060
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 9-12
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Academy Learning Center
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-12
145 Pergola Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
South Plainfield High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 9-12
200 Lake Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Westlake
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 4-12
1571 Lamberts Mill Rd
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-4181
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-4181
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Absegami High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 9-12
201 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Westampton Campus
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-12
20 Pioneer Blvd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Rancocas Valley Regional High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 9-12
520 Jacksonville Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-0830
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-0830
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Center For Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-12
333 Cheesequake Rd
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Regional Achievement Academy
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 6-12
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Union County Magnet High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 9-12
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Rank: #26 - 3426. - 34.
Atlantic County High School
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 9-12
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-5663
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-5663
Rank: #35 - 4435. - 44.
Camden County Technical School-gtc
Vocational School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 9-12
343 Berlin Cross Keys Road
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(856) 767-7000
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(856) 767-7000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Jersey average public high schools diversity score?
The New Jersey average public high schools diversity score is 0.72 for 2026.
What are public high schools with the most diversity score in New Jersey?
The best top-ranked public high schools in New Jersey include Innovation High School, Beloved Community Charter School and Liberty High School.
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