Vernon Township High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Vernon Township, in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The school opened in 1975 and serves students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Vernon Township School District.
Serving 906 students in grades 9-12, Vernon Township High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 29% 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: 906 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vernon Township High School's student population of 906 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
906 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Vernon Township High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernon Township High School is 0.46, 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
#1323 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
71%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vernon Viking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernon Township High School's ranking?
Vernon Township High School is ranked #1323 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Vernon Township High School often compared to?
Vernon Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallkill Valley Regional High School, Sparta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vernon Township High School?
The graduation rate of Vernon Township High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Vernon Township High School?
906 students attend Vernon Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Vernon Township High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vernon Township High School?
Vernon Township High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vernon Township High School offer ?
Vernon Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vernon Township High School part of?
Vernon Township High School is part of Vernon Township School District.
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