Princeton High School
- Public
- PRINCETON, NJ
Public School
Princeton High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- PRINCETON, NJ
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 342 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Princeton High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
76%
Percent Proficient - Math
45%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1360
709 responses
Average ACT
31
284 responses
AP Enrollment
51%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$165,149
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,025
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$893,600
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
84%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 37 responsesPoll
68%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 37 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,534
Free or Reduced Lunch
9%
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 44 responses84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 44 responses77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 44 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$80,903
Teachers in First/Second Year
12.4%
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 49 responses76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 49 responses82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 49 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$25,217 / year
National
$12,23992%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 53 responses55%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 53 responses87%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 53 responsesSimilar Schools
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Princeton High School Reviews
Rating 3.87 out of 5 342 reviews
Most teachers are great and the classes are very rigorous; I felt very prepared for AP exams and such. They also had good programs for underprivileged students and lots of clubs, and it's a very accepting, tolerant community without much bullying. But I also experienced a toxically competitive environment and a not-the-best administration that made decisions causing chaos for students. It also often felt like some important things were sacrificed for the sake of keeping up a reputation, as quite a few big issues were badly handled. And the wifi is atrocious.
My overall experience was okay. I definitely wouldn’t want to relive those 4 years all over again. The school was great, with great connections and opportunities. However, it really sucked being not a rich kid. The whole school is filled with kids who have legacies and are super rich. The school is really competitive not only academically but also how much money your family has. The school is full of cliques so it’s really hard to fit in. Besides that, the school was really great in terms on education and diversity.
I have enjoyed my experience at PHS so far. It is an academically driven school. As a student athlete, I have found that athletics aren't necessarily a priority at PHS, but the students are very academically competitive. I would estimate that around 80% of students take at least 1 accelerated or AP class. The teachers are generally accommodating, especially to students who self advocate. There are certainly issues at PHS that revolve around race, gender, and sexual orientation, however I feel that the administration is taking ample action to address and improve in these areas. I would conclude that my time at PHS has been widely positive.