Cranford High School is a four-year public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in Cranford, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and operating as the lone secondary school of the Cranford Township Public Schools.
Serving 1,116 students in grades 9-12, Cranford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cranford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cranford High School's student population of 1,116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1902
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cranford High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cranford High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#819 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
78%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranford High School's ranking?
Cranford High School is ranked #819 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cranford High School?
The graduation rate of Cranford High School is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cranford High School?
1,116 students attend Cranford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cranford High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cranford High School?
Cranford High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cranford High School offer ?
Cranford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cranford High School part of?
Cranford High School is part of Cranford Public School District.
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