Governor Livingston High School

175 WATCHUNG BOULEVARD
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922

www.bhpsnj.org

849 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Governor Livingston High School, located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Berkeley Heights Public Schools district, the institution is widely recognized for its strong academic focus and comprehensive extracurricular programming. The school fosters a rigorous learning environment that emphasizes college and career readiness, often consistently ranking among the top-performing high schools in the state for its standardized test scores and graduation rates.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Governor Livingston is noted for its vibrant school spirit and diverse array of student opportunities. The school offers an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized honors programs, and a wide variety of varsity athletic teams, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to excel in post-secondary education and beyond.

849

Total Students

81.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Governor Livingston High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	573
Hispanic	129
Black	15
Asian	92
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
573 (67.7%)
Hispanic
129 (15.2%)
Asian
92 (10.9%)
Two or More
36 (4.3%)
Black
15 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berkeley Heights School District
Phone:	(908)464-3100
Website:	http://www.bhpsnj.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	849
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 203

Grade 10 205

Grade 11 212

Grade 12 229