Dumont High School

www.dumontnj.org

704 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dumont High School, located at 101 New Milford Ave in Dumont, New Jersey, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a central pillar of the Dumont Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with comprehensive personal development. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of course offerings, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes, while providing necessary support systems to ensure student success.

Beyond the classroom, Dumont High School places a strong emphasis on the "whole student" experience, offering a robust selection of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and service-oriented clubs. These programs are intended to cultivate leadership, collaboration, and community spirit among the student body. With a focus on preparing graduates for higher education and career paths, the school maintains a tight-knit community atmosphere that encourages student involvement and long-term academic growth.

704

Total Students

65.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dumont High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	278
Black	31
Asian	94
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

White
280 (39.8%)
Hispanic
278 (39.5%)
Asian
94 (13.4%)
Black
31 (4.4%)
Two or More
12 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Dumont Public School District
Phone:	(201)387-3000
Website:	http://www.dumontnj.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 9 129

Grade 10 195

Grade 11 186

Grade 12 194