Clifton High School
CLIFTON, NJ · Clifton Public School District · Grades 9-12
287th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 29%· Stable
Clifton High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Clifton High School 287th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 29th in 2025.
Clifton High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 715 students tested
Clifton High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 3,141 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.1% | 64.4% | ▲ 14.3 pts | |
| White | 34.4% | 25.1% | ▼ 9.3 pts | |
| Asian | 8.0% | 5.1% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.6% | 3.9% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Clifton High School
Typical home value $640K in zip 07013 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Clifton High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Passaic Academy for Science and EngineeringPassaic City School District · 1.9 mi away67th of 404
ELA 80% · Math 53% - 5Passaic Preparatory AcademyPassaic City School District · 1.9 mi away222nd of 404
ELA 63% · Math 14% - –Hope AcademyNorthern Region Educational Services Commission · 2 mi away
- 1Passaic High School No. 12Passaic City School District · 2.1 mi away395th of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 2Garfield High SchoolGarfield Public School District · 2.8 mi away335th of 404
ELA 29% · Math 10% - 5Passaic Valley Regional High SchoolPassaic Valley Regional High School District · 2.8 mi away232nd of 404
ELA 51% · Math 24% - 3International High SchoolPaterson Public School District · 2.8 mi away302nd of 404
ELA 34% · Math 18% - –Alternative High SchoolPaterson Public School District · 3 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Clifton High School in?
Clifton High School is part of the Clifton Public School District district in CLIFTON, New Jersey.
Is Clifton High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Clifton High School 287th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Clifton High School?
Hispanic 64%, White 25%, Asian 5%, Black 4% (3,141 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Clifton High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07013 is $640K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.