Cresskill High School

www.cboek12.org

489 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cresskill High School, located in the residential borough of Cresskill, New Jersey, is a public secondary school known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence and a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is highly regarded for its consistent performance in state rankings and its ability to prepare students for top-tier universities. The faculty places a heavy focus on critical thinking, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with their studies while participating in a diverse range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs.

Beyond the classroom, Cresskill High School is noted for its vibrant extracurricular culture, which includes a competitive athletics program, a robust music and arts department, and numerous student-led clubs. The school maintains a tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, benefiting from its location within a stable, education-focused suburban neighborhood. With a commitment to developing the "whole student," the school balances its high academic standards with initiatives aimed at character development and community service, making it a cornerstone of the local community.

489

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cresskill High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	40
Black	13
Asian	147
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
279 (57.1%)
Asian
147 (30.1%)
Hispanic
40 (8.2%)
Black
13 (2.7%)
Two or More
9 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Cresskill Public School District
Phone:	(201)227-7791
Website:	http://www.cboek12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 116

Grade 10 123

Grade 11 135

Grade 12 115