Mahwah High School

hs.mahwah.k12.nj.us/

829 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mahwah High School, located at 50 Ridge Road in Mahwah, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary school for the Mahwah Township Public School District. The school is known for fostering a competitive academic environment that emphasizes rigorous college preparation, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level electives, and extracurricular programs. Its mission focuses on cultivating critical thinking, social responsibility, and lifelong learning, aiming to prepare its student body for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mahwah High School maintains a vibrant campus life with a strong emphasis on athletics, the performing arts, and community service. The school is a staple of the local community, benefiting from a supportive suburban setting that prioritizes student engagement and holistic development. By integrating technological resources with traditional instruction, the institution strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

829

Total Students

90.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mahwah High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	501
Hispanic	124
Black	34
Asian	112
Two or More	51
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
501 (60.4%)
Hispanic
124 (15.0%)
Asian
112 (13.5%)
Two or More
51 (6.2%)
Black
34 (4.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Mahwah Township Public School District
Phone:	(201)762-2300
Website:	http://hs.mahwah.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 9 181

Grade 10 211

Grade 11 229

Grade 12 208