Clifton High School
CLIFTON, NJ · Clifton Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
287th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 29%· Stable
333 COLFAX AVENUE, CLIFTON, NJ 07013
(973)470-2312NCES ID 340330004762Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 715 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 3,141 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.6% | 64.4% | ▲ 16.8 pts | |
| White | 38.1% | 25.1% | ▼ 13.0 pts | |
| Asian | 9.2% | 5.1% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.8% | 3.9% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $640K in zip 07013 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Clifton High School
- #67Passaic Academy for Science and EngineeringPassaic City School District · 1.9 mi away67th of 404
ELA 80% ▲43 · Math 53% ▲35Compare - #222Passaic Preparatory AcademyPassaic City School District · 1.9 mi away222nd of 404
ELA 63% ▲26 · Math 14% ▼4Compare - –Hope AcademyNorthern Region Educational Services Commission · 2 mi awayCompare
- #395Passaic High School No. 12Passaic City School District · 2.1 mi away395th of 404
ELA 10% ▼27 · Math 10% ▼8Compare - #335Garfield High SchoolGarfield Public School District · 2.8 mi away335th of 404
ELA 29% ▼8 · Math 10% ▼8Compare - #232Passaic Valley Regional High SchoolPassaic Valley Regional High School District · 2.8 mi away232nd of 404
ELA 51% ▲14 · Math 24% ▲6Compare - #302International High SchoolPaterson Public School District · 2.8 mi away302nd of 404
ELA 34% ▼3 · Math 18% =Compare - –Alternative High SchoolPaterson Public School District · 3 mi awayCompare
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.