School Overview
Palisades Park Junior-Senior High School, located on Veterans Plaza in Palisades Park, New Jersey, serves as the district’s comprehensive secondary institution, combining grades 7 through 12 in a unified campus environment. As a key part of a small, diverse borough, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on personalized student development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success by offering a blend of core academic requirements, elective programs, and opportunities for extracurricular involvement, including athletics and student organizations.

The school is known for navigating the unique challenges of a compact, multicultural district, often prioritizing efforts to foster academic achievement and social integration among its student body. By housing both junior high and high school students, the institution aims to create a consistent educational trajectory that supports academic growth while providing a supportive transition from middle school to graduation. Through its location in the heart of Palisades Park, the school remains a central pillar of the community, committed to preparing its students for higher education and their future professional careers.
747
Total Students
54.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School
Demographic Student Count
White57
Hispanic500
Black15
Asian170
Two or More5
  • Hispanic
    500 (66.9%)
  • Asian
    170 (22.8%)
  • White
    57 (7.6%)
  • Black
    15 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.7%)
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: Palisades Park School District
Phone: (201)941-1100
Website: http://www.palpakschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 470
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 82
Grades Taught
Grade 7 115
Grade 8 127
Grade 9 124
Grade 10 127
Grade 11 137
Grade 12 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 7115
Grade 8127
Grade 9124
Grade 10127
Grade 11137
Grade 12117
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34045.5%
Male40754.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)