County Prep High School is a full-time public magnet high school for students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in Jersey City in Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Hudson County Schools of Technology.
Serving 917 students in grades 9-12, County Prep High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 917 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
County Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
County Prep High School's student population of 917 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
917 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
County Prep High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of County Prep High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#197 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
36%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
24%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is County Prep High School's ranking?
County Prep High School is ranked #197 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are County Prep High School often compared to?
County Prep High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Ronald Mcnair High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of County Prep High School?
The graduation rate of County Prep High School is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend County Prep High School?
917 students attend County Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of County Prep High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of County Prep High School?
County Prep High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does County Prep High School offer ?
County Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is County Prep High School part of?
County Prep High School is part of Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District.
In what neighborhood is County Prep High School located?
County Prep High School is located in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown Jersey City.
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