Princeton High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Princeton, New Jersey, operating as part of the Princeton Public Schools district. Students from Cranbury Township attend PHS as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Cranbury School District.
Serving 1,518 students in grades 9-12, Princeton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Princeton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Princeton High School's student population of 1,518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,518 students
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Year Founded
1898
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Live to Learn, Learn to Live
School Rankings
Princeton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princeton High School is 0.70, 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
#496 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
11%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
46%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princeton High School's ranking?
Princeton High School is ranked #496 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Princeton High School often compared to?
Princeton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Windsor-plainsboro High School South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Princeton High School?
The graduation rate of Princeton High School is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Princeton High School?
1,518 students attend Princeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Princeton High School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Princeton High School offer ?
Princeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Princeton High School part of?
Princeton High School is part of Princeton Public School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Cool! This is a very competitive school district after all. My peers motivated me to do better in my SAT tests and other major tests. I am happy with the company I was exposed to. My friends were at the same IQ level as me and some were above. Although we had fun, the people who I interacted with were still focused. The homework was tough but it got me ready for the style and amount of homework which was given to me in college. I liked the diversity. Many people played with everybody. There was always acceptance when your friends are absent. The teachers were calm but fierce when they needed it. Overall this was a great school to me. I always look forward to going to school tomorrow. I never feel like I didn't want to go.
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