Hawthorne High School

www.hawthorne.k12.nj.us

569 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hawthorne High School, located at 160 Parmelee Avenue in Hawthorne, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the borough. Operating under the Hawthorne Public Schools district, the high school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school typically serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for both higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hawthorne High School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development. The school supports a diverse array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student clubs, which are integral to building school spirit and helping students develop leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and personal growth, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become active, responsible, and engaged members of their local and global communities.

569

Total Students

52.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	263
Black	24
Asian	17
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
263 (46.2%)
White
256 (45.0%)
Black
24 (4.2%)
Asian
17 (3.0%)
Two or More
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
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:	Hawthorne Public School District
Phone:	(973)423-6415
Website:	http://www.hawthorne.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 10 139

Grade 11 164

Grade 12 137