Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School is a comprehensive regional four-year public high school in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, which serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from ...
Serving 1,551 students in grades 9-12, Scotch Plains-fanwood High School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School's student population of 1,551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotch Plains-fanwood High School is 0.58, 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
#803 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
16%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
62%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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 Scotch Plains-fanwood High School's ranking?
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School is ranked #803 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scotch Plains-fanwood High School?
The graduation rate of Scotch Plains-fanwood High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Scotch Plains-fanwood High School?
1,551 students attend Scotch Plains-fanwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Scotch Plains-fanwood High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotch Plains-fanwood High School?
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Scotch Plains-fanwood High School offer ?
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotch Plains-fanwood High School part of?
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School is part of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.
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