Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

569

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

52.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey high enrollment

35th percentile

Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

521

Hawthorne High School: 569 reported students.

State peer staffing position

27th percentile

10.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 607
Teachers (FTE): 57
Student–teacher ratio: 10.6:1

What the reported data says about Hawthorne High School

Hawthorne High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hawthorne. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hawthorne Public School District. NCES reports 569 students for 2024–25.

Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.2%) and White (45%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Hawthorne High School

1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.8%
Students with disabilities: 16.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 42.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4.5
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1.5
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White45%
Hispanic46.2%
Black4.2%
Asian3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

13 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lincoln Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

522 reported students

Roosevelt Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

521 reported students

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

264 reported students

Washington Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

253 reported students

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Public schools near Hawthorne High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School High · Passaic County Manchester Regional High School District	09–12	803	1.3 mi
Glen Rock High School High · Glen Rock Public School District	09–12	722	2 mi
Fair Lawn High School High · Fair Lawn Public School District	09–12	1,687	2.3 mi
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts High · Paterson Public School District	09–12	258	2.4 mi
Newcomers High School High · Paterson Public School District	09–12	106	2.6 mi
Paterson P-TECH High School High · Paterson Public School District	09–12	193	2.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne High School

What grades does Hawthorne High School serve?

Hawthorne High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hawthorne Public School District.

How many students attend Hawthorne High School?

Hawthorne High School reported 569 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 607 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Hawthorne High School?

The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 569 students and 52.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Hawthorne High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Hawthorne High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hawthorne Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Hawthorne High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

42.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Hawthorne High School in?

Hawthorne High School is part of Hawthorne Public School District, based in Hawthorne, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Hawthorne High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School (1.3 mi), Glen Rock High School (2 mi), Fair Lawn High School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.