Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, NJ - Niche
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Hawthorne High School
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  • Public
  • HAWTHORNE, NJ

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade B minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C minus
  6. Administration
    grade C+
  7. Sports
    grade B minus
  8. Food
    grade C+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C minus

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Hawthorne High School is a public school located in HAWTHORNE, NJ. It has 602 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 12% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
52%
Percent Proficient - Math
12%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
1170
174 responses
Average ACT
26
20 responses
AP Enrollment
11%

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Living in the Area

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$105,168
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,746
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$481,500
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
67%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 9 responses
Poll
33%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 9 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 32 responses
  • Mr. Hawthorne
    31%
  • Football games
    19%
  • Pep rally
    19%
  • Holiday Dance
    9%
  • Light It Up Blue Walk for Autism
    9%
  • Spirit Week
    6%
  • Homecoming
    3%

Students

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
602
Free or Reduced Lunch
29%
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 10 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 10 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 10 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$64,366
Teachers in First/Second Year
14.5%
43%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 14 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 14 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 14 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$18,701 / year
National
$12,239
61%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 18 responses
33%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 18 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 18 responses

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