Verona High School

www.veronaschools.org/Domain/49

593 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Verona High School, located on Fairview Avenue in Verona, New Jersey, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole high school in the Verona Public School District, it serves as a central pillar of the local community, emphasizing a balance between rigorous academic achievement and a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its commitment to college readiness, offering a broad curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Verona High School is highly regarded for its vibrant school spirit and strong extracurricular culture. The school supports a wide range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage leadership, teamwork, and community involvement. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the skills and character necessary to navigate both their future academic careers and the broader world.

593

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Verona High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	68
Black	12
Asian	22
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
470 (79.4%)
Hispanic
68 (11.5%)
Asian
22 (3.7%)
Two or More
19 (3.2%)
Black
12 (2.0%)
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:	Verona Public School District
Phone:	(973)571-6750
Website:	http://www.veronaschools.org/Domain/49
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 136

Grade 10 142

Grade 11 159

Grade 12 156