Princeton High School

phs.princetonk12.org/

1,518 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Princeton High School (PHS), located in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school that serves the diverse student body of the Princeton Public Schools district. Known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to intellectual growth, the school consistently ranks among the top educational institutions in the state. PHS offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level electives, and unique interdisciplinary programs, all designed to prepare students for success at competitive universities.

Beyond its academic reputation, Princeton High School prides itself on cultivating a vibrant, inclusive community with a strong emphasis on the arts, athletics, and social responsibility. The school features an extensive list of extracurricular activities, ranging from award-winning music and theater departments to competitive sports teams and various student-led clubs. By fostering a culture that values both individual excellence and collaborative engagement, PHS provides an enriching environment that encourages students to become well-rounded, globally minded citizens.

1,518

Total Students

128.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Princeton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	694
Hispanic	230
Black	89
Asian	398
Two or More	100
American Indian	3

White
694 (45.8%)
Asian
398 (26.3%)
Hispanic
230 (15.2%)
Two or More
100 (6.6%)
Black
89 (5.9%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Princeton Public School District
Phone:	(609)806-4280
Website:	http://phs.princetonk12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	128.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 9 354

Grade 10 389

Grade 11 384

Grade 12 391