Cedar Grove High School

www.cgschools.org

421 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cedar Grove High School, located at 90 Rugby Road in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. It serves as the primary high school for the Cedar Grove Township Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment typical of the suburban Essex County area, prioritizing both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular offerings.

The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and career paths, offering a range of college-preparatory courses, electives, and extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student organizations. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community engagement, Cedar Grove High School aims to support student growth while upholding the standards and educational values of the surrounding township.

421

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Grove High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	44
Black	15
Asian	30
Two or More	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
323 (76.7%)
Hispanic
44 (10.5%)
Asian
30 (7.1%)
Black
15 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Cedar Grove Township School District
Phone:	(973)239-6400
Website:	http://www.cgschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 79

Grade 10 114

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 115