New Milford High School

www.nmpsd.org/newmilfordhighschool

584 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Milford High School, located at 330 River Road in New Milford, New Jersey, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole high school within the New Milford School District, it acts as a central hub for the community's academic and extracurricular life. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and a variety of developmental programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, New Milford High School is highly regarded for its commitment to holistic student growth, offering a diverse array of athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. The school maintains a strong emphasis on community spirit and civic engagement, encouraging students to participate in initiatives that connect the classroom to the broader world. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational practices, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens equipped with the skills necessary to navigate an evolving global society.

584

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Milford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	180
Black	47
Asian	71
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	33

White
251 (43.0%)
Hispanic
180 (30.8%)
Asian
71 (12.2%)
Black
47 (8.0%)
Pacific Islander
33 (5.7%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
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:	New Milford Public School District
Phone:	(201)262-0172
Website:	http://www.nmpsd.org/newmilfordhighschool
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 9 138

Grade 10 151

Grade 11 137

Grade 12 158