Millburn High School is a four-year public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Millburn, in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Millburn Township Public Schools.
Serving 1,393 students in grades 9-12, Millburn High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Millburn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Millburn High School's student population of 1,393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Millburn High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Millburn High School is 0.61, 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
#38 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
41%
10%
Hispanic
4%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
47%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
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 Millburn High School's ranking?
Millburn High School is ranked #38 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Millburn High School often compared to?
Millburn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Livingston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Millburn High School?
The graduation rate of Millburn High School is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Millburn High School?
1,393 students attend Millburn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Millburn High School students are White, 41% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Millburn High School?
Millburn High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Millburn High School offer ?
Millburn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Millburn High School part of?
Millburn High School is part of Millburn Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Millburn High School located?
Millburn High School is located in the Short Hills neighborhood of Millburn, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Short Hills.
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