Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

667 WESTFIELD ROAD
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076

www.spfk12.org/SPFHS

1,562 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS), located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Known for its strong academic rigor and a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, the school is highly regarded for its commitment to college readiness and student development. The campus serves students in grades 9–12 and maintains a reputation for being a pillar of the local community, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and civic engagement.

The school is well-recognized for its robust curriculum, which includes a wide selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-technical electives designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success. Beyond the classroom, SPFHS offers an extensive selection of varsity sports, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, which contribute to a vibrant and active school culture. With a focus on academic excellence, inclusive student support services, and a dedicated faculty, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School remains a focal point of educational achievement within the Union County region.

1,562

Total Students

117.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	974
Hispanic	247
Black	127
Asian	134
Two or More	72
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
974 (62.5%)
Hispanic
247 (15.9%)
Asian
134 (8.6%)
Black
127 (8.2%)
Two or More
72 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District
Phone:	(908)889-8600
Website:	http://www.spfk12.org/SPFHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9 403

Grade 10 404

Grade 11 361

Grade 12 394