Hawthorne High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in 9th through twelfth grades from Hawthorne, in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The school operates as the lone secondary school of the Hawthorne Public Schools.
Serving 569 students in grades 9-12, Hawthorne 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorne High School's student population of 569 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1933
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Hawthorne High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne High School is 0.59, 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
#1415 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
46%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
45%
37%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne High School's ranking?
Hawthorne High School is ranked #1415 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hawthorne High School often compared to?
Hawthorne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Passaic Valley Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawthorne High School?
The graduation rate of Hawthorne High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hawthorne High School?
569 students attend Hawthorne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hawthorne High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorne High School?
Hawthorne High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hawthorne High School offer ?
Hawthorne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorne High School part of?
Hawthorne High School is part of Hawthorne Public School District.
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